Ardina finishes tied for 23rd in Orlando golf tournament

Dottie Ardina's late stumble costs her a chance at a higher finish.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 3:50am

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Filipino golfer Dottie Ardina struggled down the stretch, double-bogeying the final hole to finish tied for 23rd place at the Orlando Health Championship at Grasslands Golf and Country Club. The tournament was won by American Maddie McCrary.

Why it matters

Ardina was in contention for a strong finish before her late collapse, highlighting the fine margins at the top level of professional golf. The result is a disappointment for the Filipino player, who was looking to build on her previous successes on the LPGA Tour.

The details

Ardina was in the mix for a top finish throughout the tournament, but a double-bogey on the 18th hole saw her tumble down the leaderboard to a tie for 23rd place. The tournament was won by American Maddie McCrary, who posted a strong final round to claim the title.

  • The Orlando Health Championship took place on March 23, 2026.

The players

Dottie Ardina

A Filipino professional golfer who competes on the LPGA Tour.

Maddie McCrary

An American professional golfer who won the 2026 Orlando Health Championship.

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The takeaway

Ardina's late stumble is a reminder of the fine margins at the top level of professional golf, where a single mistake can be the difference between a strong finish and a disappointing result.