On Sunday, Hannah Green made history by becoming the first Australian to win the LPGA Wilshire Classic in a dramatic playoff. The 22-year-old Green, who had been in contention all week, outlasted fellow Aussie Minjee Lee and American Lizette Salas to claim the title.
The tournament was a thrilling one, with the lead changing hands multiple times throughout the day. Green was tied for the lead with Lee and Salas heading into the 18th hole, but she managed to make a birdie to take the lead. However, Salas responded with an eagle on the same hole to force a sudden-death playoff.
In the playoff, Green was able to make a clutch par on the first hole to take the victory. It was a remarkable performance from Green, who had been struggling with her game in recent weeks. She had missed the cut in her last two tournaments before coming into Wilshire Classic.
The win was especially sweet for Green, who had come close to winning several times in her career. She had finished as runner-up in two previous LPGA events and had also come close to winning the U.S. Women’s Open in 2019.
Green’s victory is a huge accomplishment for Australian golf and will likely inspire many young players in the country. She is the first Australian to win an LPGA event since Karrie Webb in 2006 and is sure to be an inspiration to many aspiring golfers.
Overall, it was a thrilling finish to the Wilshire Classic and a great victory for Hannah Green. Her performance was nothing short of remarkable and she is sure to be a star of Australian golf for years to come.
