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Jeeno Thitikul Secures Third 2026 LPGA Title with 8-Under 64 at Portland Classic
8/17/2026, 2:08:31 AM
Portland Classic Victory
On August 16, 2026, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand posted an 8-under 64 to win The Standard Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club. The 23-year-old surged from two strokes behind early, stringing five consecutive birdies and finishing at 22-under 266, one shot ahead of compatriots Arpichaya Yubol and Chanettee Wannasaen. Sophia Schubert, the 54-hole leader, carded a 71 and placed fourth. Thitikul’s win earned her $300,000 and marked her third LPGA Tour title of the season.
Thai Dominance and Recent Successes
Thitikul’s triumph continued a strong showing by Thai players: five of the top eight finishers were from Thailand. Earlier in 2026 she captured the Honda LPGA Thailand in February and the Mizuho Americas Open in May, defeating close friend Ruoning Yin by four strokes. The Portland victory gave her a total of ten LPGA wins, making her the eighth player ever to reach ten victories before turning 24. She joins Nelly Korda as a three-time winner this year; Korda leads the season with four wins.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: 22-under 266 (8-under 64 round)
- Prize: $300,000 for first place
- Career totals: 10 LPGA wins, 63 top-10 finishes in 99 starts, $19.7 million in earnings (approaching $20 million)
- Historical note: eighth player to achieve ten wins before age 24
- Tournament field: five Thai players in the top eight; Wannasaen posted a 63 in the final round, one stroke behind Thitikul
Official Statements & Responses
The tournament officials confirmed Thitikul’s 22-under total and the $300,000 prize.
On-the-Ground Perspectives
After the round, Chanettee Wannasaen reflected on the close competition, noting the shared challenges Thai players face on tour and expressing admiration for her fellow countrywomen’s perseverance.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I would say every win it's means [because of] the sacrifice that we put in, the work we put in,” — Jeeno Thitikul
What’s Next
The LPGA schedule lists upcoming events later in the season, where Thitikul will aim to add to her win total and pursue her first major championship.
