Folks, what a finish that was at the Fortinet Founders Cup! Hyo Joo Kim clinched the victory, once again captivating the golf world. The final holes saw intense action on the course, as the competition, led by superstar Nelly Korda, was lurking just one shot behind. That was pure golf drama, just the way we love it!
The Duel of the Giants
Korean golfer Hyo Joo Kim delivered a truly strong performance that spanned four days. With rounds of 63, 70, 66, and 73, she showed nerves of steel and proved that she can perform under pressure. Her opening round, in particular, was a real statement! Although Nelly Korda gave her all to catch up, Kim's lead was just enough in the end. The duel between the two golfers was a highlight of this LPGA Tour season and proved why we love this sport so much.
Top Field and the Hunt for Points
The rest of the field was also top-tier: Sei Young Kim and Jin Hee Im shared third place at 11-under par, both cashing in 182,039 dollars each. The Fortinet Founders Cup is known as a tournament without a cut for the top 60+ players, making it an important stop for the ladies not only to make money but also to collect plenty of points for the Rolex Women's World Golf Ranking. Yealimi Noh (2025) and Rose Zhang (2024), the last two winners, were also at the start but couldn't contend for the title this time.
