On Sunday, October 20th, French professional golfer Celine Boutier claimed victory at the LPGA Malaysia tournament after a nine-hole playoff. Boutier, who is currently ranked number 25 in the world, was tied for first place with American golfer Nelly Korda after the final round of the tournament. After a thrilling playoff round, Boutier emerged victorious and earned her first LPGA Tour win.
The tournament was held at the TPC Kuala Lumpur golf course in Malaysia. Boutier started off the tournament strong, shooting a 5-under 67 in the first round. She followed that up with a 4-under 68 in the second round, putting her in a tie for first place with Korda.
In the final round, both Boutier and Korda shot a 2-under 70, leaving them tied at 11-under for the tournament. This forced a nine-hole playoff to determine the winner. The playoff round was intense, with both players trading birdies and pars. In the end, it was Boutier who emerged victorious, shooting a 3-under 33 to Korda’s 1-over 37.
This win marks a major milestone for Boutier, who had previously come close to winning an LPGA Tour event but had never been able to seal the deal. She is now the first Frenchwoman to win an LPGA Tour event since 2007.
Boutier’s victory at the LPGA Malaysia tournament is sure to be remembered as one of the most exciting finishes of the year. She showed incredible skill and determination throughout the tournament and in the playoff round, and her victory is well-deserved. Congratulations to Celine Boutier on her first LPGA Tour win!
