Ingrid Lindblad wins LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship, first title

Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad captured her first tour victory at the LA Championship, finishing at 21-under par after a final round 68. Lindblad held her nerve in the final stretch, making six birdies and parring the last seven holes, ultimately avoiding a playoff when co-leader Akie Iwai bogeyed the 18th. Germany's Ester Henseleit and Japan's Nasa Hataoka mounted late charges with rounds of 64 and 63 respectively, but Lindblad's steady play secured the win. The victory came in just Lindblad's third LPGA start, capping a consistent week highlighted by a career-low 63 on Friday. Lauren Coughlin, Henseleit, and Miyu Yamashita tied for third place at 19-under. Lindblad credited her ability to stay composed under pressure and joked about a 'squirrel' helping her ball bounce favorably from the trees on the 13th hole.