French golfer Celine Boutier is back in the winner's circle after mounting a final-round comeback to capture the 2026 ShopRite LPGA Classic on Sunday.
Entering the final day four strokes behind the leader, Boutier fired a flawless 5-under-par 66 at the Seaview Bay Course. She carded three crucial birdies around the turn to finish the 54-hole tournament at 9-under 204.
The victory marks her seventh career LPGA Tour title and second win at the New Jersey tournament.
Dramatic Final Round Shakes Up ShopRite LPGA Leaderboard
Second-round leader Soo Bin Joo controlled the tournament early on. But the 22-year-old South Korean struggled on the back nine. Joo lost her cushion and tumbled down the standings after a critical double-bogey on the 13th hole.
That's when Boutier launched her come-from-behind run. She seized the top spot on the LPGA leaderboard on that same hole by sinking a dramatic 30-foot birdie putt.
Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol staged a late rally with consecutive birdies on the final two holes. However, she finished one stroke behind the 32-year-old Frenchwoman.
"To have a chance to win today is definitely something very special," Boutier of the win. "I think it's great tournament, very special for me, so really excited to be able to have another win here."
The 2026 ShopRite LPGA purse topped $2 million, offering a substantial payout to the top finishers. Boutier is expected to take home over $300,000 in prize money after claiming the top spot.
More importantly, the win gives the French star valuable momentum heading into next week's US Women's Open.
