Ingrid Lindblad, a five-year player at LSU, has proven to be a quick study as a pro. The 25-year-old earned her LPGA card after making only nine starts on the Epson Tour and has now won on the LPGA in only the third start of her rookie season at the JM Eagle LA Championship. She earned a $562,500 paycheck for her efforts.
"I mean, you should never not expect it, right?" she said. "But obviously got it done in a couple starts. Just kind of crazy."
Sweden's Lindblad held off another talented rookie, Akie Iwai, by one stroke at El Caballero Country Club, closing with a 4-under 68 to finish at 21 under for the tournament.