Mao Saigo wins LPGA major Chevron Championship in playoff

Mao Saigo of Japan claimed her first major title at the Chevron Championship, winning with a thrilling 3-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a five-way playoff. Despite tying with Hyo Joo Kim, Ruoning Yin, Ariya Jutanugarn, and Lindy Duncan for the lead, Saigo secured victory after a dramatic finish. The victory marks her as the tour's rookie of the year following a successful season, further cementing her rise to prominence on the LPGA circuit.