LPGA Rookie Chisato Iwai Wins Mexico Riviera Maya Open by Six Shots

Chisato Iwai, a 22-year-old LPGA rookie from Japan, secured her first LPGA Tour victory at the 2025 Mexico Riviera Maya Open with a commanding six-shot win at El Camaleon Golf Course in Playa del Carmen. She finished with a 12-under 276 total, highlighted by a bogey-free final round of 66 that included five birdies in her first six holes, marking the largest margin of victory on the LPGA Tour this season. Iwai's win makes her the third Japanese woman to claim an LPGA title in 2025, following Rio Takeda and Mao Saigo, and she now ranks 18th in the Race to CME Globe. Despite her lead, Iwai maintained a calm and determined mindset, focusing on each successive birdie. Runner-up Jenny Bae of the U.S., who led going into the final round, finished with a 73 and expressed motivation to improve in future tournaments. Iwai's victory was celebrated for her strong technique and mental composure, with fans and the LPGA praising her standout performance under challenging conditions.