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Iconic Women's Golf Comebacks in Major Championship Final Rounds

A curated collection of the most dramatic and historic final-round comebacks in women's professional golf majors, highlighting resilience, skill, and unforgettable moments that defined careers and championships.

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Annika Sorenstam's 2003 KPMG Women's PGA Championship Win

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Sorenstam overcame a significant deficit to win the major by three strokes, showcasing her meticulous approach to short game and mental fortitude under pressure during the final round at Baltusrol.

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Natalie Gulbis's 2006 Wegmans LPGA Championship Victory

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The young American surged up the leaderboard with a stellar final round of 67, defeating strong contenders by two strokes to capture her first major title in a thrilling finish at Crooked Stick.

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Moriya Jutanugarn's 2018 U.S. Women's Open Triumph

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Jutanugarn held off a late charge to win by one shot at Shinnecock Hills, delivering a masterclass in course management and pressure handling after her sister Moriya had led earlier in the week.

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Inbee Park's 2015 ShopRite LPGA Classic Comeback

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Although not a major, this event often cited alongside major feats, Park recovered from a five-shot deficit to win by one, demonstrating exceptional consistency and putting prowess on difficult Sunday conditions.

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Hollis Stacy's 1982 du Maurier Classic Win

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Stacy mounted a remarkable charge on the final day to overtake leaders and claim her second major victory, a pivotal moment that highlighted the growing competitiveness of the LPGA tour in the early 80s.

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Se Ri Pak's 1998 U.S. Women's Open Victory

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While not a multi-stroke comeback in the traditional sense, Pak's dominant final round performance solidified her status as a global star and changed the landscape of women's golf forever with her aggressive style.

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Jiyai Shin's 2010 LPGA Championship Comeback

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Shin finished with a closing 66 to win by two strokes, showcasing her powerful driving and precise iron play to overcome challenges on a difficult Oak Tree National Golf Club layout.

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Sung Hyun Park's 2021 KPMG Women's PGA Championship Win

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Park birdied five of her first seven holes on the final day to surge past the leaders, securing her first major title with a dramatic three-stroke victory at Aronimink Golf Club.

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Nelly Korda's 2021 Women's PGA Championship Victory

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Korda overcame a slow start to post a final-round 66, winning by two strokes and becoming the first player to hold all three current women's major championships simultaneously later that year.

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Celine Herbin's Historic Junior Wins

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While primarily known for amateur success, her junior performances often set the stage for professional dominance, inspiring future generations with early displays of comeback capability in high-pressure environments.

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Yani Tseng's 2011 Women's British Open Victory

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Tseng won her third major of the year with a composed final round, maintaining her lead through windy conditions at Royal Birkdale to cement her legacy as one of the tour's greatest players.

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Carlota Ciganda's 2019 U.S. Women's Open Victory

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Ciganda surged up the leaderboard with a final-round 70 to win by one stroke at Lancaster, marking the first major title for a Spanish player and showcasing her steady play under pressure.

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Lorena Ochoa's 2007 Women's British Open Win

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Ochoa delivered a clutch performance on the final day to secure her major victory, displaying remarkable composure and ball-striking ability that defined her era of excellence on the LPGA.

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Lydia Ko's 2015 Evian Championship Win

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Ko took control on the final day with a stellar performance to win by two strokes, adding to her collection of majors and proving her ability to close out tournaments at the highest level.

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Chun In-gee's 2020 U.S. Women's Open Victory

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In-gee secured her maiden major title with a resilient final round at Sahalee Country Club, overcoming challenging weather and course conditions to hold off the field by two strokes.

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Jin Young Ko's 2022 Women's PGA Championship Win

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Ko dominated the final round with precise iron play and clutch putting, winning by four strokes to claim her first major title and further establish herself as one of the world's top players.

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Rose Zhang's 2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship Victory

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The youngest major champion in history delivered a stellar final round to win by one stroke, demonstrating composure beyond her years and cementing her rapid rise to the pinnacle of women's golf.

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Danielle Kang's 2018 Women's British Open Victory

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Kang mounted a charge on the final day at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, finishing with a strong score to win by one stroke, marking her first major title in a memorable finish for American golf.

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Brooke Henderson's 2017 Women's PGA Championship Win

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The Canadian star led wire-to-wire in the final round to secure her first major title, showcasing her consistency and mental toughness on a difficult layout to win by two strokes over the field.

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Stacy Lewis's 2013 U.S. Women's Open Victory

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Lewis held off a late charge to win by one stroke at Lancaster Country Club, demonstrating her ability to perform when it mattered most and capturing her first major championship in dominant fashion.