9-22-2024 9:48pm

Lydia Ko wins LPGA’s Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G at TPC River's Bend

Beth Callahan Editor

Lydia Ko currently holds the lowest ever score at the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Story and Photo contributed by Game Day Communications

MAINEVILLE, OH -- Lydia Ko continued her impressive 2024 streak with her 22nd career victory on the LPGA Tour at the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G on Sunday, September 22 at TPC River's Bend in Maineville. Ko finished with a final round of -9 to finish -23, the lowest ever score at the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Ko began the day in second place, two strokes behind Jeeno Thitikul, who led the tournament for two rounds. Ko finished the back nine with four birdies and an eagle to pull away from Thitikul, who finished at -18.

According to tournament officials, more than 50,000 fans attended the tournament from September 19-22 with an economic impact of $14 million to the area. The tournament was broadcast globally on GOLF Channel with more than three billion media impressions from coverage earned over the four days.

“We are thrilled with the success of the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G in its third year,” said Emily Norell, tournament director. “We could not put on this world-class event without the support of our corporate partners, our fans and our volunteers. We also want to congratulate Lydia Ko on her championship, and thank the staff at TPC River's Bend for welcming us to a true champiopnship course.”

About the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G

The Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G is owned and operated by Excel Sports Management, an industry-leading agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Excel has twice won Sports Business Journal’s Best In Talent Representation and Management, is consistently named as one of the most valuable sports agencies in the world by Forbes, and has been the operator of all six versions of Capital One’s The Match. The agency has offices in New York, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles and London. For more information, visit excelsm.com.