Watch: Patty Tavatanakit gets emotional after hitting the victory shot at Aramco Saudi Ladies International

Patty Tavatanakit's victory at the 2024 Aramco Saudi Ladies International was a truly dominant one, as she defended her lead and won by an impressive seven strokes. Taking home a cash prize of $750,000, Tavatanakit finished with a final round of 65.

The victory was an emotional one for Patty Tavatanakit, who took her first win in almost three years. Her last win was at the 2021 ANA Inspiration Championship. Tavatanakit's celebration began as soon as she finished the 18th hole. With such a large margin of victory, she knew she had clinched the title.

Patty Tavatanakit could not contain her tears on finishing the event, as the crowd cheered her on after a fantastic weekend. She was congratulated by her teammates and caddie as well.

Tavatanakit expressed her joy after winning the event at Riyadh Golf Club. She said via Golf Monthly:

"It's been a long time since I've played this good, but it's very emotional - I'm very emotional right now at how I overcame that. I just want to thank my team, the coaches and the trainers back home - I really appreciate them. Thanks to Jason for sticking around this long."

Esther Henseleit finished in second place, while Charlie Hull and Minami Katsu finished in joint third.

Leaderboard for 2024 Aramco Saudi Ladies International ft. winner Patty Tavatanakit

Patty Tavatanakit shot a score of 66-70-69-65 to finish 18 under par at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International. Following is the full leaderboard for the tournament:

1- Patty Tavatanakit
2- Esther Henseleit
T3- Minami Katsu
T3- Charley Hull
5- Chanettee Wannasaen
6- Emily Kristine Pedersen
7- Alice Hewson
7- So Mi Lee
7- Yuka Saso
T10- Ashleigh Buhai
T10- Carlota Ciganda
12- Alexandra Forsterling
12- Georgia Hall
T14- Pornanong Phatlum
T14- Stephanie Kyriacou
T14- Lucy Li
T14- Alessandra Fanali
T18- Yu Liu
T18- Paula Reto
T18- Alexa Pano
T18- Manon De Roey
T18- Amy Yang
23- Chiara Noja
23- Moriya Jutanugarn
23- Nicole Broch Estrup
23- Minbyeol Kim
23- Peiyun Chien
23- Olivia Cowan
T29- Celine Borge
T29- Linn Grant
T29- Aline Krauter
T29- Albane Valenzuela
T29- Jae Hee Kim
T29- Leona Maguire
T35- Jeong Mee Hwang
T35- Anne Van Dam
T35- Mao Saigo
T35- Cara Gainer
T35- Caroline Hedwall
T35- Johanna Gustavsson
T35- Yujin Sung
T42- Lexi Thompson
T42- Morgane Metraux
T42- Bailey Tardy
T42- Pajaree Anannarukarn
T42- Sarah Schober
T42- Yuna Nishimura
T42- Ayaka Furue
T42- Kirsten Rudgeley
T50- Pia Babnik
T50- Grace Kim
T50- Celine Herbin
T53- Lindy Duncan
T54- Maha Haddioui
T55- Emma Grechi
T55- Ursula Wikstrom
T57- Sara Kouskova
T57- Lisa Pettersson
T59- Nataliya Guseva
T60- Jiyai Shin
T60- Jana Melichova
T62- Jung Min Hong
T62- Minsun Kim
T64- Trichat Cheenglab
T64- Emma Spitz

The Ladies European Tour now moves on to the Lalla Meryem Cup, which will be held at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Blue Course from February 22 to 24.

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