Victory at KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Strong Major Performances
Yamashita Wins Rookie of the Year, Second Consecutive Japanese Recipient
Money Leader, Scoring Average, and Player of the Year to Be Decided After Season Finale
Minji Lee (Australia) has received the Rolex Annika Major Award.
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour held its 2025 season awards ceremony on November 17 (local time) at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Naples, Florida, United States. Minji Lee was honored with the Rolex Annika Major Award for achieving the best results across the five major championships throughout the year. She is the first player to win this award twice since its establishment in 2014. Minji Lee previously won the Rolex Annika Major Award in 2022 and has claimed it again this year.
Minji Lee has been selected as the recipient of the Rolex Annika Major Award. Photo by AFP Yonhap News
This year, Minji Lee won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and finished tied for third at the Amundi Evian Championship. She also placed tied for 14th at the Chevron Championship and tied for 13th at the AIG Women's Open, securing 'Top 20' finishes in four major tournaments. Additionally, she performed well by finishing tied for 22nd at the US Women's Open.
The Rookie of the Year award went to Yamashita Miyu (Japan), who had already been confirmed as the recipient. For the second consecutive year, following Saigo Mao last year, a Japanese player has topped the LPGA Tour's Rookie of the Year points standings. The Founders Award, given to the player who best embodies the spirit and values of the LPGA through their performance and achievements, was awarded to Stacy Lewis (United States). The recipient of this award is determined based on evaluations by fellow players. The winners for Player of the Year, lowest scoring average, and money leader will be determined after the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship.
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