At 21 years old, however, she’s figured out that golf isn’t life or death, and it’s paying off in a big way. On Sunday at the CME Group Tour Championship, Thitikul poured in a 25-foot putt for eagle on the 17th hole and knocked a 6-iron to 5 feet on ...

Down by two with two holes to play, Jeeno Thitikul knew exactly what was needed to capture the biggest prize in women's golf history. And another eagle-birdie finish — for the second straight day — made it happen.

Thitikul, who went into the final round tied at the top with Angel Yin, shot a 7-under 65 on Sunday to clinch the title by one shot from her playing partner. The victory was Thitikul’s second of the season and 16th as a professional.