Blue Bay LPGA 2025: Rio Takeda’s Dominant Victory
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| Final Standings |
The Japanese Rio Takeda secured a record-breaking victory at the Blue Bay LPGA, finishing six strokes ahead of Australia’s Minjee Lee. Céline Boutier finished in 30th place, while Adela Cernousek ended in 65th. |
| Final Round Performance |
Rio Takeda did not settle for a fourth consecutive card of 69 (-3) during the final round of the Blue Bay LPGA. Instead, she delivered an impressive 64 (-8), securing her victory by a commanding six strokes over Minjee Lee. |
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| Rio Takeda’s Background |
At just 21 years old, Rio Takeda turned professional in 2022 and has already won eight JLPGA Tour tournaments, including the TOTO Japan Classic. She earned her LPGA card immediately but chose to start her LPGA journey in 2025. She has already secured two top 10 finishes in four tournaments, making the cut in all of them. |
| Minjee Lee’s Performance |
Minjee Lee, who won the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course in 2016, had a strong performance during the third round with two chips for eagle. Despite her best score of the week (67, -5), she couldn’t match Rio Takeda’s eight birdies and zero bogeys. |
| Podium Finishers |
Second place went to Ayaka Furue from the HSBC Women’s World Championship 2025, completing the podium. |
| French Players’ Performance |
Céline Boutier carded a 73 with three birdies and four bogeys, finishing in 30th place. Adela Cernousek had her worst score of the week, a 76 (+4), due to two double bogeys, including one at the start. She hit more fairways (12/14) but struggled with greens in regulation (11/18). Despite this, she finished 65th, satisfyingly passing the cut unlike her first tournament of the season (Founders Cup). |
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