Boston — Miranda Wang Clinches First LPGA Title at FM Championship in TPC Boston

Miranda Wang, a 26-year-old Chinese rookie, won her first LPGA title at the FM Championship held at TPC Boston, finishing one stroke ahead of Thailand’s top-ranked player Jeeno Thitikul. Wang closed with a two-under-par 70 in the final round and posted a 72-hole total of 268. The victory earned her a winner’s prize of $615,000.

How the final unfolded

Wang entered the final round with a three-shot lead and extended it to four at one point. During the closing holes she birdied the par-four 17th and secured a par on the par-five 18th to hold off a late charge by Thitikul. Thitikul shot a 67 in the final round to finish at 269, one stroke behind Wang after a late bogey on the 17th cost ground.

Performance across the tournament

Wang’s week included rounds of 66, 67, and 65 before the final 70, reflecting consistent scoring across 72 holes. She missed a short birdie putt on the 12th hole in the final round but recovered momentum with a six-foot birdie putt on the 17th that proved decisive. The win highlights progress made through lower-tier tours prior to breaking through on the LPGA.

Season and historical context

This victory makes Wang the third Chinese player to win on the LPGA Tour, joining Feng Shanshan, who has 10 LPGA wins, and Yin Ruoning, who has five. Wang is also the seventh rookie to win on the LPGA Tour in 2025 and the eleventh first-time winner of the season, underlining a year notable for breakthrough performances by new winners.

Other top finishers

South Korea’s Kim Sei-young finished in third place with a total of 271. American Andrea Lee placed fourth at 272. Rose Zhang and South Korea’s Im Jin-hee shared fifth place with scores of 273.

Background and player profile

Wang, aged 26, helped Duke University win the NCAA collegiate team title in 2019 and carries that team competition experience into her professional career. Her path to the LPGA included time on lower-tier tours, where she developed competitive experience that contributed to her success at TPC Boston.

Significance of the win

The FM Championship title is Wang’s first on the LPGA Tour and a major career milestone, providing a substantial financial reward and official recognition on the tour. The narrow margin of victory and the late-hole drama at TPC Boston underscore both the competitive depth of the LPGA and Wang’s ability to perform under final-round pressure.

Event details

The FM Championship was contested over 72 holes at TPC Boston. Wang’s winning total of 268, including a final-round 70, secured the tournament title by one stroke over Jeeno Thitikul, who recorded a 269 total after a closing 67.

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