Hannah Green Wins BMW Ladies Championship, Secures Third LPGA Victory of Season and $330,000 Prize
October 21, 2024The total purse for the BMW Ladies Championship was $2.2 million, reflecting the competitive nature of the event.
Currently, Green ranks ninth on the LPGA money list, with Nelly Korda leading the pack.
With this victory, Green earned $330,000 in prize money, bringing her total earnings for the season to $1,912,819.
South Korean players Hye-Jin Choi and Yu Jin Sung tied for fourth place, three strokes behind the winner.
The next LPGA tournament will be the Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, followed by the TOTO Japan Classic.
Hannah Green of Australia clinched her sixth LPGA Tour victory at the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea, marking her third win of the season.
The 27-year-old Green entered the season motivated after her marriage in January and has now become one of only three players to win three or more LPGA events in 2024.
In the final round, Green shot a 1-under 71, which included a crucial birdie on the 17th hole that helped secure her victory.
With this victory, Green became the first Australian since Karrie Webb in 2006 to win three times in a single LPGA season.
Green's performance throughout the tournament was impressive, as she led wire-to-wire and finished with a total score of 19-under 269.
Celine Boutier from France finished in second place with a score of -18, earning $201,719, while Chanettee Wannasaen took third with -17, earning $146,333.
This win marks Green's first wire-to-wire victory since 2019, showcasing her consistency and skill throughout the tournament.
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BBC Sport • Oct 20, 2024
BMW Ladies Championship: Australia's Hannah Green wins third LPGA title of the seasonAP News • Oct 20, 2024
Hannah Green of Australia leads from start to finish to win BMW Ladies ChampionshipESPN • Oct 20, 2024
Hannah Green leads from start to finish, wins BMW Ladies Championship - ESPNNBC Sports • Oct 20, 2024
Hannah Green wins third LPGA title of season at BMW Ladies Championship - NBC Sports