Sophia Popov won the Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic on the Epson Tour, finishing two strokes ahead of Michelle Zhang.
Key Highlights
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Final Round Performance: Popov had a four-stroke lead going into the final round and shot 68 to secure her first win since becoming a mother. She gave birth to daughter Maya Mae Mehles in June.
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Significance of the Win: This victory is particularly meaningful for Popov as she balances her golf career with motherhood. She stated, “This is my first win since becoming a mom.”
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Ranking Impact: Popov was previously stripped of results from her first three LPGA season starts due to an administrative error that placed her incorrectly on the priority list. However, she will see significant gains in her ranking following this win.
Event Details
- Location: The Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic was held at Grayhawk Raptor Course.
- Participants: The event featured 144 players competing for $200,000 in prize money.
- Tour Status: The tournament was part of the Epson Tour schedule and offered points toward LPGA Tour status for the following year.
Notable Performances
In addition to Popov and Zhang, other notable players included:
- Emily Gilbreth: Finished third with scores of 69-67-66.
- Maria Fassi: Shot 69-70-66.
- Mika Liu: Shot 68-71-65 but fell short of contention with an even-par round on Sunday.
Conclusion
This victory marks a major milestone for Popov as she continues to navigate life as a new mother while pursuing her golf career.
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