Lauren Coughlin Wins Inaugural Aramco Championship

Coughlin goes wire-to-wire for first LPGA Tour victory since 2024

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:25am

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Lauren Coughlin captured the inaugural Aramco Championship on Sunday in Las Vegas, firing an even-par 72 in the final round to finish at 7-under par and five shots clear of Nelly Korda and Leona Maguire. Coughlin opened with a 67 and led throughout the tournament, bouncing back from a runner-up finish at the same venue last year.

Why it matters

Coughlin's wire-to-wire victory marks her first LPGA Tour win since 2024, when she won the CPKC Women's Open and the Women's Scottish Open. The win at Shadow Creek, a course that gave her heartbreak a year ago, is a significant milestone in Coughlin's career as she looks to regain her top form on the LPGA Tour.

The details

Coughlin started the final round with a birdie on the 1st hole and extended her lead to six shots with a birdie on the par-3 8th as Korda recorded a bogey. Coughlin said she didn't feel comfortable thinking about the win until her final approach shot on the 18th hole. Korda shot a 3-over 75 in the final round, while Maguire carded a 71 to finish alone in third.

  • Coughlin opened with a 5-under 67 and shared the lead after the first round.
  • Coughlin shot a 69 on Friday in windy conditions to take a five-shot lead.
  • Heading into the final round, Coughlin led Korda by two shots.

The players

Lauren Coughlin

An American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour who won her first two LPGA titles in 2024 but went winless in 2025 before capturing the inaugural Aramco Championship.

Nelly Korda

An American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour who finished runner-up to Coughlin, three shots back.

Leona Maguire

An Irish professional golfer on the LPGA Tour who finished third, five shots behind Coughlin.

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What they’re saying

“I just know I played really, really great all week. Had a lot of fun. I'm just happy. You know, definitely left a sour taste in my mouth last year not getting the W given how well I played all week, so makes it extra special this week.”

— Lauren Coughlin

“I just didn't play good golf today. I was hitting it pretty poorly off the tee and just finding myself in really tough positions going into the greens, and then hitting it in places where I shouldn't be around the greens.”

— Nelly Korda

“Props to Lauren. She played some unbelievable golf. It was really fun to see today and it was fun to play alongside her.”

— Nelly Korda

What’s next

Coughlin will look to build on this victory and continue her resurgence on the LPGA Tour, with the next major championship being the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in June.

The takeaway

Coughlin's wire-to-wire win at the inaugural Aramco Championship marks a significant comeback for the American golfer, who had struggled to find her top form in 2025 after winning twice in 2024. This victory at Shadow Creek, where she was the runner-up a year ago, shows Coughlin's resilience and ability to bounce back from disappointment.