Fortinet: Hyo Joo Kim wins
Hyo Joo Kim closed out the Fortinet Founders Cup with a wire-to-wire victory, nailing a clutch birdie on the 11th to hold a one-shot lead in the final round. Fans and chatter on X highlighted her steady finish and the week’s tight leaderboard dynamics. (x.com) (x.com)
Kim closed the week at 16-under-par, a 272 total at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park (March 19–22, 2026), and collected $450,000 from the $3 million purse. (lpga.com) Her round-by-round scores were 63, 70, 66 and 73 for the four rounds, according to the tournament stat lines. (espn.com) Nelly Korda finished second at 15-under after a charge that recovered five strokes across a 10-hole stretch, ultimately ending one shot behind the champion. (mercurynews.com) The victory is Kim’s eighth LPGA Tour title and her first win of the 2026 season, bringing her career LPGA total to eight. (lpga.com) The result propelled Kim to No. 4 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, a jump that matched her previous career-high position. (rolexrankings.com) The official event page lists 500 ranking points awarded to the champion, a points haul that contributed to Kim’s movement in the world standings. (lpga.com)
