Jin Young Ko defends title at 2021 Cognizant Founders Cup

Jin Young Ko took home her third victory in six starts, winning the 2021 Cognizant Founders Cup on Sunday.

Firing a 5-under 66 in the final round, Ko tied a 16-year record held by Annika Sorenstam, notching 14 consecutive rounds in the 60s.

Back-to-back! 🏆

Jin Young Ko defends her title at the 2021 Cognizant Founders Cup!

It's her third Tour victory in six starts! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iGIeSUcX2C

— LPGA (@LPGA) October 10, 2021

Ko led from the tournament’s opening round, preserving her top spot to finish -18 in New Jersey.

“This win is my tenth career win, so this is really special,” said Ko following Sunday’s victory, adding that she felt pressure to defend the Founders Cup title, winning the tournament in 2019 when it was held in Arizona.

Ko now joins Nelly Korda as the only golfers on the LPGA Tour with three wins this season.