A Lim Kim Wins Lotte Championship in Hawaii

A Lim Kim triumphed in the Lotte Championship in Hawaii, marking her second career LPGA title and boosting her Race to CME Globe standings from 65th to 22nd. Kim's performance included a remarkable hole-in-one on the par-3 ninth hole and birdies on the final two holes, securing a two-stroke victory over Russian rookie Nataliya Guseva. This victory ensures Kim's place in the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. Despite a challenging 2024 season, Kim's win marks a significant achievement since her 2020 U.S. Women's Open triumph. Guseva, aiming to become the first Russian to win on the LPGA Tour, finished second, while American Auston Kim secured third place. Veteran golfer Angela Stanford tied for 26th, marking what could be her final LPGA event.