Talk about a special homecoming for Ruoning Yin.
She captured the fourth LPGA victory of her career, and second this season, with a win Sunday in her hometown Buick LPGA Shanghai in China. Yin ran away from the field at Qizhong Garden Golf Club, winning by six shots.
Yin finished at 25 under for the week, while Sei Young Kim and Mao Saigo tied for second at 19 under.
For the win, Yin earned $315,000. She has earned $1,914,945 this season and $5,064,762 in her LPGA career, and she just turned 22 last month.
Here’s a look at the prize money payouts for each player at the 2024 Buick LPGA Shanghai from a purse of $2.1 million.
Prize money payouts for 2024 Buick LPGA Shanghai
| Position | Player | Score | Earnings |
| 1 | Ruoning Yin | -25 | $315,000 |
| T2 | Sei Young Kim | -19 | $166,508 |
| T2 | Mao Saigo | -19 | $166,508 |
