Celine Boutier's Heartwarming Victory and Generosity at the ShopRite LPGA Classic

Celine Boutier's Heartwarming Victory and Generosity at the ShopRite LPGA Classic

Celine Boutier, a French golfer, made a young girl named Evelyn's dream come true by granting her a wish for an all-expense paid VIP trip to Disney World/Universal Studios. Evelyn, who is battling Leukemia, is a fan of Boutier and is part of the First Tee of Greater Baltimore. Following this heartwarming moment, Boutier went on to win her seventh LPGA title at the ShopRite LPGA Classic with a 5-under 66 in the final round, finishing at 9 under for the tournament and winning by one stroke over Arpichaya Yubol from Thailand. This victory marks Boutier's second win at the ShopRite event, joining a prestigious list of multiple-round winners.

Boutier's victory at the ShopRite LPGA Classic comes after a three-year title drought, with her last win being in 2023 when she won four times, including a major in France. The French golfer expressed her excitement about heading to Los Angeles for the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera, hoping to make it a memorable double win. Son Bin Joo, the overnight leader, had a tough final round and finished in a share of fourth place, but she was proud of her performance and looks forward to more success in the future.

During the final round, Boutier played alongside her former Duke teammate Laetitia Beck, who had a strong start but finished in a share of 14th place. Another standout performer was Ireland's Lauren Walsh, a rookie on tour, who achieved a career-best solo third place finish with a closing 67. Walsh's previous best finish this season was a T-61 at the Riviera Maya Open. The ShopRite LPGA Classic was a memorable event with heartwarming moments and impressive performances from the players.