Jeeno Thitikul Triumphs in 2024 Aon Risk Reward Challenge, Solidifying Her LPGA Dominance

November 20, 2024
Jeeno Thitikul Triumphs in 2024 Aon Risk Reward Challenge, Solidifying Her LPGA Dominance
  • The 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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