Lindy Duncan finally celebrated her first LPGA Tour victory on her 222nd attempt at The Annika in Belleair, Florida.
The 35-year-old finished at 16-under 264 to pull away from Hye-Jin Choi, according to Yahoo Sports.
Duncan is now the oldest first-time winner on the tour since Leta Lindley in 2008.
Reflecting on her journey, Duncan said, “I have so many people to thank that believed in me when I wasn’t sure I wanted to keep playing or if I was good enough to keep playing.”
She added, “To be here, I’m completely shocked.”
Duncan faced significant pressure during the final round, trailing Choi by two shots after a water hazard incident on the 12th hole.
However, she executed critical shots on the 16th and 17th holes to secure a two-shot lead.
Regarding her mindset, the winner noted, “My game was in a good spot, and I was so tired I just let myself go. I put so much pressure on myself. Sometimes you just overtry. This week I let that go a little bit.”
The victory moved Duncan from 74th to 34th in the Race to the CME Globe, qualifying her for next week’s season-ending championship.
Runner-up Choi finished two shots behind, marking her third consecutive second-place finish.
Other notable performances included Haeran Ryu and Yuri Yoshida, who tied for third place.
Nelly Korda, returning after a two-month hiatus, finished seventh, six shots behind the leader.
According to AP golf coverage, Korda remains in pursuit of a win to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame.
Duncan concluded her remarks by stating, “You never know when it’s going to turn around for you. Keep working on the right things and anything is possible.”