Kang wins the Drive On Championship as LPGA Tour returns

Danielle Kang won the first event back on the LPGA Tour since February, claiming victory in the Drive On Championship in Ohio.

The American finished on seven under par, one shot ahead of Frenchwoman Celine Boutier, who missed a six-foot putt on the final hole which would have forced a sudden-death play-off. 

It was a disappointing day for England's Jodi Ewart Shadoff, who started the round tied for the lead on five under but suffered a terrible slump on the back nine to shoot a 75 and finish in fifth place. 

The Inverness course in Ohio is hosting back-to-back events on the LPGA Tour and is also the venue for the 2021 Solheim Cup. 

Kang had used lockdown to work on her game at home in Las Vegas, where golf courses remained open throughout the pandemic. “I made sure I played golf as much as I did normally, not because I had to but because I wanted to,” Kang said.

“I'm so thankful for the time. I tried to make the best of it. We had all the time in the world. Golf courses were open in Nevada. I didn't have to rush and cram for a test. I'm proud of the work I was able to do.”