Mi Hyang Lee Wins Blue Bay LPGA by One Stroke

Mi Hyang Lee of South Korea captured her first LPGA Tour victory in more than eight years, rallying from a shaky start in the final round to win the Blue Bay LPGA by one stroke on Sunday at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course on Hainan Island, China.

Lee finished with a four-round total of 11-under-par 277, carding a 1-over 73 in the decisive round. She edged out China's Zhang Weiwei, who shot a 6-under 69 to end at 10-under 278. The triumph marked Lee's second career LPGA title, her previous win coming at the 2017 Women's Scottish Open.

Entering the final day with a three-shot advantage after a third-round 71 that brought her to 12-under, Lee encountered turbulence early. Double bogeys on the par-4 fifth and ninth holes erased her lead, allowing Zhang to take the top spot. Lee regrouped after the turn, sinking birdies on the 10th and 13th to stay close. The turning point came on the 17th, where Zhang bogeyed, setting up Lee's opportunity. On the 18th, Lee drained a birdie putt to secure the victory.

The win provided a feel-good moment for Lee, who has dealt with shoulder pain throughout the week. After her third round, she noted the discomfort had kept her awake the previous night,...