Jeeno Thitikul wins Portland Classic for 10th LPGA title
Atthaya “Jeeno” Thitikul fired an eight-under final round to win the Portland Classic, securing her 10th LPGA Tour title and third of 2026.
Thailand’s Atthaya “Jeeno” Thitikul produced a superb eight-under-par final round to win the 2026 Standard Portland Classic in the United States, securing the 10th LPGA Tour title of her career.
The world No 2 finished on 22 under par with a four-round total of 266, coming from behind to claim her third title of 2026.
The US$2-million tournament, worth approximately 68 million baht, concluded at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday (August 16).
Playing in the final group, Jeeno remained composed under intense pressure and delivered a sharp attacking performance to move past her rivals and seal a convincing victory.
The Thai star described the pressure of competing in the final group as an important test that would help her continue developing as a player.
“I’m very happy, and I really enjoyed playing under pressure and being in the final group,” she said.
“I feel that it was another step that will help me keep improving. Golf challenges you every day, and this week will be another very special memory because I was able to achieve it.”
Reflecting on her 10th LPGA Tour victory, Jeeno stressed that every title carried significance but also brought greater expectations and demanded even more effort.
“Every victory and every trophy means a great deal, but the more you achieve, the harder you have to work,” she said.
“There has never been a title that did not require effort. Every achievement comes with sacrifices. There have been times when I felt confident and times when I did not, but I was still able to succeed.
“It is a competition. Whether I win or not, I am satisfied as long as I do my part well that day. Whatever happens from now on, I will be happy with myself if I can overcome my own challenges every day.”
The road to 10 LPGA Tour titles: Tracing Atthaya Thitikul’s rise to greatness
Victory in Portland not only boosted Jeeno’s prize money and world-ranking points, but also brought her LPGA Tour title tally to 10 in remarkably quick time. Her achievements by year are as follows:
2022 — Two titles: Her journey began with a maiden LPGA Tour victory at the JTBC Classic in March, where she defeated Nanna Koerstz Madsen in a play-off. She followed that success by beating Danielle Kang in another play-off to win the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship in September.
2024 — Two titles: Jeeno won the team event at the Dow Championship in June alongside Yin Ruoning, before ending the season in spectacular fashion by claiming the CME Group Tour Championship in November and receiving the largest prize in women’s golf history.
2025 — Three titles: She continued her winning run with victories at the Mizuho Americas Open in May and the Buick LPGA Shanghai in October. She then made history by successfully defending the CME Group Tour Championship in November, winning the season-ending event for a second consecutive year.
2026 — Three titles: Jeeno claimed a proud home victory at the Honda LPGA Thailand in February, successfully defended the Mizuho Americas Open in May for her second title at the event, and most recently won The Standard Portland Classic in August.
Source: Krungthep Turakij
