Thompson had to win the tournament to be player of the year. Instead, the points-based LPGA player of the year was a tie between a pair of major champions from South Korea, So Yeon Ryu and LPGA rookie Sung Hyun Park. Although she lost the tournament, Thompson still won the CME Race to the Globe and the $1 million bonus. NAPLES, FLA.—Lexi Thompson won $1 million for the CME Race to the Globe and left so much more behind Sunday in the LPGA Tour’s final event. Thompson was on the putting green when she heard the cheer for Jutanugarn’s final birdie.

Source: thestar November 20, 2017 02:03 UTC