PATTAYA, Thailand — Angel Yin made history at the LPGA Thailand tournament, achieving a remarkable victory that saw her secure her second title on the women’s tour with a record-setting score of 260 at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course on Sunday.

The 17th-ranked player in the world delivered a perfect final round with a score of 65, concluding the tournament at 28-under-par, just ahead of Japanese newcomer Akie Iwai by a narrow one-stroke margin. Yin’s total not only earned her the trophy but also surpassed the previous LPGA record of 261 established by Annika Sorenstam in Arizona back in 2001. Additionally, Yin set a new tournament record for 72 holes, breaking the former record of 262 held by Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Xiyu Lin since 2022.

Reflecting on the day, Yin admitted to feeling a bit uneasy. “Akie shot 10-under the first day and this course is very gettable. So I just had to keep my head down,” she shared. Even with a commanding five-stroke lead entering the final round, Yin encountered intense competition from Iwai, who made a strong move up the leaderboard and briefly tied for the lead at 24-under after a birdie on the twelfth hole. Yet, Yin quickly answered back with three consecutive birdies, reclaiming her position and maintaining control until the end.

At just 26 years old, Yin became the fourth American to win the LPGA Thailand title, joining the ranks of Lilia Vu (2023), Jessica Korda (2018), and Lexi Thompson (2016). Besides her tournament success, she is also a two-time major runner-up, having finished second at both the 2023 Chevron Championship and the 2019 U.S. Women’s Open.

While Iwai finished in second place, she made her own mark by scoring the tournament’s lowest round with an impressive 61. Her card included ten birdies and an eagle to offset a single bogey, finishing the tournament at 261.

In third place was Thailand’s world No. 2, Jeeno Atthikul, who ended the tournament with a final round score of 66, bringing her total to 267. Defending champion Patty Tavatanakit and fellow Thai player Moriya Jutanugarn tied for fourth at a total score of 269.

This tournament marks the start of the LPGA’s Asian swing, with the tour set to continue onward to Singapore and China over the forthcoming weeks.