Choi Hye-jin, born on August 23, 1999, turned 27 years old during the final round of this tournament.
However, Miyu Yamashita of Japan won the CPKC Women’s Open, the 22nd tournament of the 2026 KLPGA Tour season, and recorded her second win of the season. Choi Hye-jin failed to achieve her dream of winning her first LPGA Tour tournament in the tournament held on her birthday.
Choi Hye-jin’s challenge to the LPGA
Since Choi Hye-jin debuted on the LPGA Tour, she has recorded a top-10 finish nine times last year, which was the highest number for a player without a win. Among those, Choi Hye-jin was the only player without an LPGA Tour victory. Her personal best results include second place at the 2022 CP Women’s Open, second place at last year’s Meijer Classic, and a tie for second place at the Maybank Championship.
Tournament overview and Choi Hye-jin’s results
The CPKC Women’s Open, with a total prize money of $2,750,000, was a Canadian national tournament and the 22nd event on the LPGA Tour schedule for the 2026 season. It took place from the 20th to the 23rd, local time, over four days at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club (par 70, 6,452 yards) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada .
Choi Hye-jin finished the third round in a tie for 39th place with a score of 3 under par. Choi Hye-jin completed her participation in the CPKC Women’s Open, including the final round.
Runner-up records and KLPGA achievements
Since her professional debut, Choi Hye-jin has recorded a total of 10 wins in the KLPGA Tour. She has also achieved success in the KLPGA Tour. Choi Hye-jin achieved her 11th overall win in the KLPGA Tour, winning the Lotte Open in the final round, a Korean Women’s Professional Golf (KLPGA) Tour event held at the Incheon Bears Best Cheongna Golf Club, with a score of 14-under par, 274 strokes.
Consistent challenges in the LPGA Tour
Choi Hye-jin finished in a tie for 3rd place at the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open, achieving her third top-10 finish of the season and her best result of the season. As a result of this performance, her world ranking rose two places from 17th to 15th. She is getting closer to her first LPGA Tour victory with her consistent performances.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q. What is Choi Hye-jin’s birthday?
A. Choi Hye-jin was born on August 23, 1999. - Q. When was the CPKC Women’s Open held?
A. The CPKC Women’s Open took place over four days, from the 20th to the 23rd, local time. - Q. When did Choi Hye-jin officially debut on the LPGA Tour?
A. Choi Hye-jin officially debuted on the LPGA Tour as a rookie in the 2022 season. - Q. How many KLPGA tournament wins does Choi Hye-jin have?
A. Choi Hye-jin has a total of 11 wins in her KLPGA Tour career. - Q. Who was the winner of the CPKC Women’s Open 2026?
A. Miyu Yamashita (Japan) won the CPKC Women’s Open, marking her second victory of the season. - Q. What is Choi Hye-jin’s best result in the LPGA Tour?
A. Her best individual result was achieving second place at the 2022 CP Women’s Open (tied for 2nd place), last year’s Meijer Classic (2nd place), and the Maybank Championship (tied for 2nd place).
