So Yeon Ryu won the Kia Motors Korean Women’s Open on Sunday and then pledged to donate her winnings to help fight COVID-19.
Ryu, the two-time American LPGA major champion and former world No. 1, closed with an even-par 72 at Bears Best Cheongna Golf Course in Incheon, finishing at 12 under overall, one shot better Hyo Joo Kim (70) and three better than Hye Jin Choi (70).
Sei Young Kim (70) finished tied for fourth, four shots back.
The winner’s check will be a substantial donation to help during the coronavirus pandemic, totaling 250 million Korean won, roughly $206,000.