Ruoning Yin reflects on her end of season dominance over Nelly Korda, others
Ruoning Yin opened up about joining fellow LPGA Tour players with at least three wins this season. The Chinese golfer showcased her dominance toward the end of the season, winning two tournaments in her last three starts. Recently, Yin clinched the trophy at the Maybank Championship, securing a one-stroke victory over Jeeno Thitikul.
This season has been phenomenal for Yin, who now joins a group of LPGA Tour golfers consisting of Nelly Korda and Hannah Green with multiple wins this season. Korda has won six LPGA Tour events in 2024, while Green has three.
During the Maybank Championship press conference, Yin was asked about her strong finish to the season and joining the elite club of multi-time LPGA winners in 2024. In response, the Chinese golfer shared her thoughts, saying: (via ASAP Sports):
"I would say this season so far I learn a lot. I would say my mental is next level I would say, because early this year I was really stressed because I had really good year last year, and early this year I think I put too many pressure on myself thinking about if I can win again or not."
Yin had a decent start to the season but was forced to withdraw from the Mizuho Americas Open after the first round earlier this year. At the Maybank Championship press conference, she also spoke about her game after the Mizuho tournament.
"And after Mizuho, I think I got hurt Mizuho week, and after that I realized that I really love golf. I really like to play on this Tour, play with all my friends, and I just really wanted to enjoy my life, enjoy play on the course," she continued.
She further discussed her recent achievements and joining the elite club alongside Hannah Green and Nelly Korda.
"Whatever the goal is, just be happy you get there. So I'm really happy that I am able to do that and join, like you said, Nelly, Lydia, and Hannah. And also I saw a lot of big names on the way to the locker, a lot of big names win here. I'm really happy that I can be one of them," she added.
Before competing in the Maybank Championship, Yin finished tied for 14th at the BMW Ladies Championship. She previously won the Buick LPGA Shanghai event and tied for second at the AIG Women's Open. The Dow Championship marked her third win of the season.
A look into Ruoning Yin's performance in 2024
Yin started her LPGA Tour season at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, where she tied for 19th place. This season, she competed in 18 events and made the cut in 16. She recorded six top-10 finishes and three victories. She missed only one cut at the JM Eagle LA Championship and withdrew from the Mizuho Americas Open.
Meanwhile, Nelly Korda competed in 14 tournaments this season, making the cut in 11. She recorded nine top-10 finishes and has six wins in 2024. Hannah Green, on the other hand, competed in 18 events, making the cut in 15. She had recorded six top-10 finishes and three wins this season.