Nelly Korda won her second LPGA Tour event of 2024 – and the 10th of her career – with a play-off victory over Ryann O’Toole.
The American pair finished nine under par at the Seri Pak Championship in Palos Verdes, California to force a deciding match.
And it was Korda who sealed the victory on the first hole of the play-off with a birdie.
This victory was enough to send the 25-year-old Olympic champion back to first place in the world.
Korda last played seven weeks ago, when she beat Lydia Ko – also in the play-offs – to win the Drive On championship.
She seemed poised for victory when an eagle at the 14th saw her lead by three on a windy course.
But back-to-back bogeys saw her finish with a two-under-par 69, while O’Toole’s five-under-par 66 was the lowest round of the day and left them both at nine under par.
“Today was really difficult. But I think that’s also the beauty of the game,” said Korda, 25.
“It’s fun to play in these conditions and be a little more artistic here.”
Australian rookie Gabriela Ruffels – a former professional tennis player – finished one shot behind the leaders, alongside American Alison Lee.
Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh and England’s Charley Hull were still three shots behind, both finishing five under.