New Zealand player “Lydia Ko” managed to win the title of the fourth Saudi Aramco Women’s International Championship presented by the Public Investment Fund, get the championship cup and $750,000 of the $5 million total prize pool in history. from the European Women’s Tour. VP of Saudi Aramco Affairs – World No. 1, “Ko” won the championship cup after succeeding in winning first place with 21 below-average shots at the end of the fourth round of the global event. which was held at the Royal Greens Stadium and Club in the King Abdullah Economic City for 4 days.
While India’s Aditi Ashok was able to take second place, scoring 20 below-average strikes to secure the amount allocated for second place ($500,000). She was followed by the American “Lily Fu”, her compatriot “Lexi Thompson” and the Belgian “Manon De Rooy” in third place with a difference of one blow.
“Ko” said, “I am happy to win my second title in the Saudi Aramco International Women’s Championship. The competition was very strong and the players performed brilliantly. The proof of this is the convergence of the results between all positions and the fluctuations that have occurred. in the leaderboard throughout the days of the tournament. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Saudi Golf and the Ladies European Tour, as well as to all partners and everyone who contributed to the organization of this wonderful tournament.
Noah Ali Reda, General Manager of Golf Saudi, said: “We are delighted to host the Saudi Aramco International Women’s Championship hosted by the State Investment Fund with a total prize pool equal to the Saudi Arabian International Championship also presented by the State Investment Fund and sponsored. from Soft Bank Investment Consulting. The holding of these international tournaments in a short period of time and with the participation of elite golfers and golfers from all over the world is a testament to the great support that our wise government gives to the sports field. I congratulate Lydia Ko on this wonderful victory, and I thank, on behalf of His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors and all the staff of Saudi Golf, all the partners who have contributed to the success of the tournament and all those who had a hand in the success of this outstanding event of the world scale.
It should be noted that the Saudi Aramco International Women’s Championship, presented by the State Investment Fund, is the third tournament on the European Women’s Tour calendar for 2023 and the first in the Kingdom this year, as the Aramco Team Championship series will be the second tournament with a prize pool of one million dollars. USA. This has contributed to the tour having the largest prize pool ever, with 30 tournaments hosted in 21 countries with a €35 million prize pool.
Saudi Aramco continues to support women’s golf, elevate tournaments around the world, promote gender equality and empower women in sports and business. As part of its commitment to preserving this heritage, the Aramco Championship Series for Teams has, in its latest edition, supported women’s charities, local initiatives and the Golf Federation in the Kingdom and around the world.