Kim and Wilson win Dow Championship

Stephanie Reed • 16/06/2026 • 3 min read

Kim and Wilson win Dow Championship with impressive 17-under par score, securing their first LPGA Tour titles on Sunday.

Gina Kim and Yana Wilson secured their first LPGA Tour titles by winning the Dow Championship on Sunday. The duo finished at 17-under par after an eight-under 62 in the foursomes final round at Midland Country Club in Michigan. Their victory edged out Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi, who shot 65 in their final round. The final round saw the pair handle the challenging course with precision, capitalizing on key opportunities to maintain their lead throughout the day. The 17-under total marked a significant achievement, reflecting their consistency over the four rounds of competition.

Wilson, 19, and Kim, 26, expressed surprise at their success. “I haven’t been in a leading position for a long time,” Wilson said. “Even as a team, I feel like both of us haven’t been in this leading position.” The pair said their nerves were evident but managed to stay composed. “We walked down 18 just now and we were like: ‘Does this feel weird to you? Like this is so weird.’” Wilson, who had previously competed in the U.S. Women’s Open and other major tournaments, emphasized the emotional weight of the moment, describing the experience as surreal yet validating of their hard work and collaboration.

This marks Kim’s first LPGA Tour win in her 64th start, while Wilson achieved her breakthrough in her ninth career appearance. Both players earned LPGA cards in 2023 after finishing second and third, respectively, on the Epson Tour money list. Kim noted their prior collaboration on the Epson Tour as a key factor in their pairing. “We actually played in the final group on Epson and we’ve played together numerous times,” she said. “I knew she was really good under pressure and I trusted her.” Their partnership on the Epson Tour, where they had previously faced high-stakes matches, allowed them to build a strong rapport and mutual understanding of each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

Defending champions Somi Lee and Jin Hee Im tied for third at 14-under par after shooting 61. Alison Lee and Lilia Vu, who posted a 64, also finished at 14-under. Juli Inkster, 65, became the oldest player in LPGA history to make the cut in an official event. She and Angel Yin tied for 12th at nine-under after a 64 on Sunday. “We had an amazing time,” Inkster said. “Angel played amazing.” Inkster’s achievement highlights her enduring competitiveness and resilience, as she continues to compete at the highest level despite her age. Her partnership with Yin, a rising star on the tour, showed the generational depth of talent in women’s golf.

Nelly Korda, who recently won the U.S. Women’s Open and secured her second consecutive major title, and teammate Olivia Cowan tied for 17th at eight-under par. Korda’s team rebounded from a third-round 76 to finish the event. Korda’s performance at the U.S. Women’s Open, where she demonstrated exceptional composure under pressure, set the stage for her continued dominance in the sport. Her partnership with Cowan, who has shown steady improvement throughout the season, exemplifies the strategic depth of the LPGA’s top teams.

The LPGA Tour remains in Michigan for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give at Blythefield Country Club from June 18–21. The next Ladies European Tour event is the Dutch Ladies Open, also running June 19–21. The men’s major season continues with the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills from June 18–21, followed by the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine from June 25–28. Both events will be broadcast on Sky Sports. Get Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract.