# @thegistca on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJChG9lPjcx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29981887-thegistca-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-29T17:45:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST Canada (@thegistca) — https://gondola.cc/thegistca

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Mao Saigo is officially a major champion! 🏆🇯🇵⁣
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The 23-year-old from Japan held her nerve in a pressure-packed five-way playoff at the Chevron Championship, sinking a clutch 3-foot birdie putt on the first hole to secure her first-ever LPGA Tour win — and what a way to do it. 🙌⁣
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After bogeying five holes during a rollercoaster final round, Saigo needed a birdie on 18 just to force the playoff. She delivered. Then, when the pressure was at its peak, she composed herself, drained the birdie putt, and claimed her long-awaited moment. 🔥⁣
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✨ First Japanese winner of the Chevron Championship⁣
✨ First LPGA Tour victory⁣
✨ Rookie of the Year turned major champ⁣
✨ $1.2 million payday⁣
✨ Iconic leap into Poppie’s Pond (despite not being a strong swimmer!)⁣
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It’s been a journey. After heartbreaking runner-up finishes at the CPKC Women’s Open and Buick LPGA Shanghai last year, Saigo stayed the course. 💪⁣
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This win is proof that perseverance pays off — and a reminder that your breakthrough can be just one moment away. 👍⁣
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Welcome to the winner’s circle, Mao Saigo 🫶⛳️ #thegist⁣
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#womenssports #golf #chevronchampionship #lpga #womensgolf #maosaigo #majorchampion

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| The GIST Canada | @thegistca | https://gondola.cc/thegistca | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

womensgolf, lpga, womenssports, maosaigo, golf, chevronchampionship, thegist, majorchampion

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