World number two Jeeno Thitikul delivered a masterclass in composure at the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open, firing a three-under par 69 to secure her second consecutive title by a commanding four strokes. The 23-year-old Thai star finished 72 holes at 13-under 275, holding off a spirited challenge from China's Yin Ruoning at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey.

"It means the world. It means a lot to me," Jeeno said after her victory. "I called my coach earlier in a practice round and everything went out of my head, which really helped."

The win didn't come without drama. Jeeno's lead shrank to just one stroke after a bogey on the par-five 13th, following a poor chip that could have rattled lesser players. But she steadied herself while Yin faltered with a bogey on the par-three 16th, showcasing the mental toughness that has become her trademark.

Jeeno credited long-time coach Kris Assawapimonporn for sage advice: don't push so hard, let go of worries, and focus on what you can control. "Give the credit to him," she said. "Sometimes you don't try to fix things to be perfect. It helped me a lot to stay in my bubble."

With four birdies and just one bogey in her final round, Jeeno captured her ninth career LPGA title and second of the season, following her LPGA Thailand victory in February. She now joins an elite group as the fourth multi-time LPGA winner this year, alongside top-ranked American Nelly Korda, South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo, and Australia's Hannah Green.

All eyes now turn to next month's US Women's Open at Riviera, where Jeeno will chase her first major title. "It's always my dream, not goal but dream, to win a major," she said. "I don't want to put anything on my shoulders right now. I'll just play golf. Whether I win a major or not, I think I've done enough."

Yin, 23, shot a 69 to finish second at 279, one stroke ahead of Mexico's Gaby Lopez and Americans Alison Lee and Jenny Bae, who matched her low round of the year with a 66. Despite reaching all 18 greens in regulation, Yin missed her chance for a sixth LPGA crown and first since the 2024 Maybank Championship. "You need to leave yourself an uphill pull on these greens and I didn't do that on the back nine," she reflected. "My game is quite on spot. I just need to make less three putts."