Jeeno Thitikul Triumphs in 2024 Aon Risk Reward Challenge, Solidifying Her LPGA Dominance
November 20, 2024The Aon Risk Reward Challenge is a season-long competition that emphasizes strategic decision-making in golf, requiring players to complete at least 40 rounds throughout the season.
Thitikul's strategy during the challenge was to capitalize on reachable par-5s and par-4s, a plan she coordinated with her coach to maximize her birdie opportunities.
Jeeno Thitikul, a 21-year-old LPGA star, has clinched the 2024 Aon Risk Reward Challenge, marking a significant achievement after finishing second in the previous two years.
In addition to her recent victory, Thitikul also won the Dow Championship alongside her teammate Ruoning Yin and has recorded an impressive 11 top-10 finishes this season, including a streak of six consecutive top-10s.
Her performance in the challenge was remarkable, achieving an average of +0.39 strokes gained on each Challenge hole played and a 35 percent success rate for reaching greens, ranking her second among 147 participants this season.
Expressing her excitement about the win, Thitikul highlighted the high level of competition presented by the Aon and the challenges posed by every hole in each tournament.
Adding to her accolades, Thitikul previously secured the Vare Trophy in 2023 and was named LPGA Rookie of the Year in 2022.
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