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Lilia Vu, the defending champion, has withdrawn from The Chevron Championship due to a back injury, expressing disappointment at not being able to defend her title and thanking Chevron for their support. She plans to seek medical advice and is aiming to return to the tournament next year. Her next scheduled start is at the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro.
Rory McIlroy denies rumors of joining LIV Golf, expressing his commitment to the PGA Tour, while Greg Norman claims unanimous support for the league during his Masters trip. Nelly Korda aims to win her fifth straight LPGA Tour tournament at The Chevron Championship, which has increased its purse to $7.9 million. Patrick Reed's performance at the Masters has boosted his world ranking, potentially securing an invitation to the PGA Championship. Scottie Scheffler's classy gesture of waiting for his caddie after the Masters win stands out, and the final round of the Masters saw a slight drop in ratings and viewership compared to last year.
Lilia Vu won the Chevron Championship in a sudden-death playoff against Angel Yin, earning her second LPGA victory, first major championship title, and largest payout of her career at $765,000. The full purse breakdown for those who made the cut is also provided.
Lilia Vu won the Chevron Championship after beating Angel Yin in a playoff. Vu birdied the first playoff hole to secure her second LPGA Tour victory. The Californian golfer closed with a 4-under 68 for a four-day total of 10-under 278. Yin forced the playoff with a birdie on the 18th hole. The tournament, previously known as the Dinah Shore, moved to The Club at Carlton Woods in Texas after being unable to find a sponsor willing to add to the half-century run at Mission Hills.