Christy Kerr Wins Women’s PGA Championship
Christy Kerr won her third Women’s PGA Championship on Sunday, shooting a final-round 68 to finish at 18-under-par 270. Kerr, who also won the tournament in 2010 and 2014, held off a late charge from Nasa Hataoka of Japan to claim the title. Hataoka shot a final-round 66 to finish one stroke back at 17-under-par. Kerr’s victory was her first on the LPGA Tour since 2017. She had been struggling with her form in recent years, but she put together a solid performance at the Women’s PGA Championship. She was consistent throughout the week, shooting rounds of 69, 67, 68, and 68. Kerr’s victory was a welcome boost for the LPGA Tour. The tour has been struggling with declining viewership in recent years, but Kerr’s win is sure to generate some excitement. She is a popular player among fans, and her victory is a reminder that the LPGA Tour is still home to some of the best golfers in the world.