Thitikul Wins CME Group Tour Championship

Jeeno Thitikul capped a dominant 2025 LPGA Tour season by winning the CME Group Tour Championship on Sunday at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, finishing at 26-under par to defend her title from the previous year. The 22-year-old Thai golfer shot a final-round 68, securing victory by four strokes over fellow countrywoman Pajaree Anannarukarn, who took second place, while former world No. 1 Nelly Korda placed third, six shots back.

Thitikul's triumph marked her third LPGA victory of the year, following wins at the Mizuho Americas Open in May and the Buick LPGA Shanghai in October. She also claimed the season-opening PIF Saudi Ladies International on the Ladies European Tour in February, bringing her total to four worldwide titles. In a season with 29 different winners on the LPGA circuit, Thitikul stood out as one of only two players to secure multiple victories. Her consistency shone through with 14 top-10 finishes in 20 LPGA starts and just one missed cut, at the U.S. Women's Open.

The win propelled Thitikul to the top of the money list, earning her $4 million from the $11 million purse and boosting her season total to $8.27 million across 22 events. Beyond the financial...