Ingrid Lindblad wins JM Eagle LA Championship, marks historic LPGA milestone

Ingrid Lindblad won the JM Eagle LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club in Los Angeles in just her third start as an LPGA Tour member, finishing at 21-under 277 and avoiding a playoff after fellow rookie Akie Iwai bogeyed the final hole. Lindblad, a 25-year-old Swede and former LSU star, secured the win by making six birdies and parring the final seven holes, while Iwai finished one stroke behind. The victory also grants Lindblad entry into the upcoming U.S. Women's Open. Lindblad joins Annika Sorenstam, another Swedish golf legend, as a winner at El Caballero, which last hosted an LPGA event 21 years ago. The event highlighted the strength of the current rookie class, with Lindblad being the second rookie to win this season and Iwai notching her second runner-up finish. The tournament was held at El Caballero due to renovations at Wilshire Country Club and will return to its traditional venue next year.