What a golf thriller in the City of Angels! Hannah Green once again snatched victory at the JM Eagle LA Championship on April 19, 2026 – and in the most dramatic fashion imaginable. The 29-year-old Australian was a full six shots behind at one point, but then staged a phenomenal comeback and triumphed on the first playoff hole against Sei Young Kim and Jin Hee Im. In the end, a sensational 17 under par with 271 strokes was recorded on her scorecard.
Things really heated up on the green! Green significantly ramped up her game with a strong 4 under par (68 strokes) in the final round, holing birdies on holes 11 and 13 through 16. Meanwhile, Kim stumbled with a bogey on the 17th, and Im applied significant pressure with an incredible 60-foot (18.29 m) eagle on the 16th. But Green remained cool and sank a decisive 12-foot (3.66 m) birdie putt in the playoff for the win – a true "Hollywood" finish.
The Winning Streak Continues
Folks, Green's record this year is simply outstanding! This is already her eighth career victory on the LPGA Tour and her second of the 2026 season – making her, alongside Hyo Joo Kim, the only player with multiple wins this year. Globally, she has now claimed four titles, including the HSBC Women’s World Championship, the Women’s Australian Open, and the Australian WPGA. The tournament, held for the second time at El Caballero Country Club, incidentally offered a substantial prize purse of 0.75 million dollars.
The Major Awaits
The confident Green now heads into the year's first Major with considerable momentum. This coming Thursday marks the Chevron Championship in Houston, and after this adaptive and resilient performance, she must be brimming with self-confidence. Golfers, keep an eye on this woman – she's on a roll!
