Hyo Joo Kim finished the Fortinet Founders Cup at Sharon Heights with a 9‑under 63, thanks to an eagle on the final par‑5.  

The morning round set the stage; greens were still soft, making close shots tough. Kim kept her mistakes in check and avoided any bogeys throughout the day.  

Her final hole was a surprise: she could not see the pin, but the crowd’s cheers convinced her it had gone in.  

Dongeun Lee also found an eagle on the same hole, posting a 65, while Polly Mack balanced a double bogey with eight birdies to finish at 66.  

Other players such as Gaby Lopez, Gemma Dryburgh, and Nastasia Nadaud shot 68 under challenging afternoon conditions.  

Nelly Korda took a 70 after missing the Asia swing, and Jeeno Thitikul recorded a 72.  

The tournament honors the LPGA’s thirteen founders and is part of a four‑event stretch in the West before the season’s first major.


# Fortinet Founders Cup: Hyo Joo Kim Clinches Victory with 9‑Under 63

Hyo Joo Kim finished the **Fortinet Founders Cup** at Sharon Heights with a spectacular 9‑under 63, thanks to an eagle on the final par‑5.

- **Morning round** set the stage: greens were still soft, making close shots tough. Kim kept her mistakes in check and avoided any bogeys throughout the day.
- **Final hole**: a surprise. She could not see the pin, but the crowd’s cheers convinced her it had gone in.
- **Other notable performances**:
  - Dongeun Lee: eagle on the same hole, posting a 65.
  - Polly Mack: double bogey with eight birdies to finish at 66.
  - Gaby Lopez, Gemma Dryburgh, and Nastasia Nadaud: all shot 68 under challenging afternoon conditions.
  - Nelly Korda: 70 after missing the Asia swing.
  - Jeeno Thitikul: 72.

The tournament honors the LPGA’s thirteen founders and is part of a four‑event stretch in the West before the season’s first major.



Kim Wins Founders Cup with Eagle Finish

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