Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) members from Southern California have surged to the top of the leaderboards—including Andrea Lee’s first LPGA Tour win at the AmazingCre Portland Classic on Sept. 18, Danielle Kang’s return from treatment for a tumor to finish second at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Sept. 25, and Lilia Vu in contention in both tournaments.
Hermosa Beach, Calif., native Lee was full of emotion following her victory in Portland, stating she dedicated the win “to my grandpa who passed away last November. He always believed in me and ... that I was a champion—and today I am one.” She shared a long embrace with her father, following her score of 269 total, 72–64–67–66.
