American Jennifer Kupcho claims first LPGA title at Chevron Championship
American Jennifer Kupcho won the final edition of the major championship at Mission Hills on Sunday (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP).
American Jennifer Kupcho has claimed the first major of the 2022 season and with it her first victory on the LPGA Tour with a two-stroke win at the Chevron Championship.
The 24-year-old started the day at Mission Hills six shots in front and then carded a two-over 74 to finish at 14-under, with compatriot Jessica Korda finishing in second.
Kupcho became the first US winner since Brittany Lincicome in 2015.
Jennifer Kupcho hits from the sixth tee during the final round of the LPGA Chevron Championship golf tournament Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Following play, she told the press: “I’ve been so close a couple of times. It’s really hard, but here I am.”