The LPGA Tour just got a massive shot of adrenaline. Jeeno Thitikul fired an eight-under 64 on Sunday to grab a one-shot victory at The Standard Portland Classic. This win marks her third title of the 2026 season and her tenth career LPGA win. She’s only 23 years old. The speed at which she’s collecting hardware is hard to ignore. Per ESPN, she finished at 22-under 266 and took home $300,000 in prize money. That cash push moves her closer to the $20 million mark in total career earnings.
A Historic Pace for a Teenager
Most players dream of five wins in a decade. Thitikul has already cleared that bar before her 24th birthday. The Associated Press notes she’s now the eighth player ever to reach ten wins or more before turning 24. She’s joining the elite company of Nelly Korda as a three-time winner this year. The competition is fierce, but she’s pulling ahead. An all-Thailand finish capped the weekend drama. Arpichaya Yubol and Chanettee Wannasaen tied for second place with a 67 and a 63 respectively. The depth of talent from one nation on one day speaks volumes about the current state of the game.
The Cost of Missing a Win
Sophia Schubert led after 54 holes but couldn’t hold on. She shot a 71 on Sunday to finish fourth. That drop from the lead to fourth place is the difference between a breakthrough moment and a “what if” story. Schubert came into the tournament chasing her first win. She left with a top-four finish and a lesson on how quickly the lead can vanish. The gap between the leader and the winner is often just one bad hole. Schubert’s 71 cost her the chance to be the breakthrough story everyone wanted to see. Instead, Thitikul’s five straight birdies early in the round set the tone that no one could match.
The numbers tell the real story here. Ten wins by age 23. Three titles in one season. A world ranking that sits at number two. The LPGA is thriving with a new generation of stars. Thitikul’s performance in Portland proves the tour has players who can close out tournaments under pressure.
