Rio Takeda of Japan won the LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic in a playoff that lasted six sudden-death playoff holes, defeating Marina Alex of the United States. It was Takeda’s first victory on the LPGA Tour. Takeda had a birdie on the par-5 18th hole, edging Alex with par. The two were tied after 54 holes at 15-under 201.
Rio Takeda of Japan holds up her trophy after winning the LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic in a playoff at the Seta Golf Course in Otsu, western Japan , Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Rio Takeda of Japan reacts as she wins the LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic in a playoff at the Seta Golf Course in Otsu, western Japan , Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Rio Takeda of Japan , right, gets a hug from Marina Alex of the U.S.
They were also even after the first five playoff holes in the sudden-death format, each with a birdie on the first playoff hole and pars on the next four holes. All of the playoff holes were par-5s — the 18th hole and the 13th.Haeran Ryu of South Korea was one shot behind after regulation with a 66. She finished at 14-under 202.
Hana Wakimoto of Japan, the leader after the first two rounds, slipped to a 1-over 73 and finished three strokes behind the leaders. She was also seeking her first LPGA Tour win.
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