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Yin overtakes Choi with late birdie, scores 1-stroke win in LPGA Shanghai

Ruoning Yin made a four-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole to break out of a back-nine tie with third-round leader Hye-Jin Choi and win the LPGA Shanghai tournament by one stroke on Sunday.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:27 AM
Yin overtakes Choi with late birdie, scores 1-stroke win in LPGA Shanghai
Key Things to Know
  • Ruoning Yin won the LPGA Shanghai tournament by one stroke with a 72-hole total of 11-under 277.
  • Yin broke a back-nine tie with Hye-Jin Choi by sinking a four-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole.
  • The victory marks the seventh career LPGA Tour title for Yin.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ruoning Yin secured a one-stroke victory at the LPGA Shanghai tournament after sinking a crucial four-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole on Sunday. Yin broke a back-nine tie with third-round leader Hye-Jin Choi at Sheshan Golf Club, finishing with a 72-hole total of 11-under 277 to claim the title.

The triumph marks Yin's seventh LPGA tournament win, following previous victories including the 2024 Shanghai event and the 2023 Women's PGA Championship. Choi, who held the lead through 54 holes, carded a final-round 71 to finish as runner-up, while Amy Yang placed third.

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