Angel Yin made history on Sunday, becoming the first Chinese-born golfer to win an LPGA Tour event. The 20-year-old Californian shot a final round of 5-under 67 to win the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament by two strokes.
Yin, who was born in Beijing and moved to the United States at age 8, had a roller coaster of a day. She started the round with a two-stroke lead, but quickly found herself in trouble after a double bogey on the second hole. She then birdied three of the next four holes to get back on track.
The rest of the round was a battle for Yin as she traded birdies and bogeys throughout the day. She managed to stay ahead of the pack, however, and eventually sealed the victory with a birdie on the 18th hole.
The win marks a major milestone for Yin and for Chinese golf. Yin is the first Chinese-born golfer to win an LPGA Tour event, and she is also the youngest winner of the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament.
Yin’s victory is sure to inspire many young golfers in China and around the world. Her success shows that hard work and dedication can pay off, no matter where you come from.
Yin’s win is also a testament to the growing strength of women’s golf in China. With more and more Chinese players competing at the highest levels of the sport, it is clear that golf is becoming increasingly popular in the country.
Angel Yin’s victory at the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament is sure to be remembered for years to come. Her historic win will serve as an inspiration to young golfers everywhere, and is sure to help grow the sport in China and beyond.
