Lilia Vu Rallies to Win The ANNIKA Closing in on LPGA Player of the Year
Published on November 13, 2023
BELLEAIR, Fla.—Lilia Vu seized momentum early with three birdies and closed with a 4–under 66 to win The Annika on Sunday, Nov. 12, for her fourth victory of the year, which allowed the American to regain the No. 1 ranking and close in on LPGA player of the year. Vu started the final round at Pelican Golf Club three shots behind Emily Kristine Pedersen, opened with three birdies in six holes, and then pulled away with crisp approach shots that set up back-to-back birdies to pull away. The Fountain Valley, Calif. native, Vu came into the tournament a mere three points behind another four-time winner, Celine Boutier, in the race for the points-based LPGA player of the year....