Yin Ruoning Secures One-Shot Victory at Sheshan Golf Club
Home favorite Yin Ruoning carded a final-round four-under-par 68 on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to win the LPGA Tour event in Shanghai by a single stroke, according to reporting by rfi.fr. The 24-year-old Chinese golfer finished the tournament at 11-under-par at the energised Sheshan Golf Club, successfully overcoming a deficit against the overnight leader.
The victory marks Yin’s seventh career LPGA title and her second tournament win in Shanghai, following her previous victory at the venue in 2024. It also comes on the heels of her triumph at the FM Championship in Boston in August, giving the golfer back-to-back tour titles on her previous two starts.
Choi Hye-jin Relinquishes Lead After Early Bogeys
South Korea’s Choi Hye-jin finished in second place at 10-under-par, falling one stroke short after leading the tournament through the first three rounds. Choi held a two-shot advantage at the start of the final day and appeared positioned to claim her maiden LPGA crown, as reported by rfi.fr.
However, her lead evaporated after she recorded successive bogeys on the seventh and eighth holes. While Choi struggled to maintain her advantage, Yin capitalized on the momentum with strong play on the back nine.
Home Crowd Propels Yin on the Back Nine
Roared on by local supporters, Yin charged into contention by securing four of her five birdies during her final nine holes. She sealed the victory by sinking a nerveless birdie putt on the 17th hole, celebrating the moment with a low-key pump of her fists.
Final Leaderboard Standings in Shanghai
Behind the top two finishers, South Korea’s Amy Yang claimed third place at eight-under-par. Japan’s Rio Takeda finished one stroke further back at seven-under-par, rounding out the top of the leaderboard at Sheshan Golf Club.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Shanghai Tournament
What was Yin Ruoning’s final score at Sheshan Golf Club?
Yin finished the tournament at 11-under-par after carding a final-round four-under-par 68 on Sunday.
How many LPGA titles has Yin Ruoning won?
The victory in Shanghai marks Yin’s seventh career LPGA title and her second win in the city, having previously won the event in 2024.
Who held the lead heading into the final round?
South Korea’s Choi Hye-jin held the lead after all three previous rounds and started the final day with a two-shot advantage over Yin before finishing one stroke behind.
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