Jeongeun Lee6 Secures IOA Golf Classic Victory, First LPGA-Affiliated Win Since 2019
ORLANDO, FL – Jeongeun Lee6 claimed a thrilling victory at the IOA Golf Classic on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, marking her first win since the 2019 U.S. Women’s Open. The win came in a commanding final-round performance on the Epson Tour according to the LPGA.
Lee6’s Road Back to the Winner’s Circle
Lee6 finished with a score of -13 at the IOA Golf Classic as reported by the Epson Tour. This victory is particularly significant as it represents a resurgence for the South Korean golfer, who first earned her LPGA Tour card through the LPGA Q-Series Fairway to Green reports.
Prior to her success on the LPGA Tour, Lee6 established herself as a formidable player on the Korean LPGA (KLPGA) Tour, securing six wins.
A Tight Race for the Card
The IOA Golf Classic is an important event in the “Race for the Card,” which determines which Epson Tour players will earn LPGA Tour membership for the following season as discussed on Reddit’s LPGA forum. The competition is already proving to be fierce, with only two events completed this season.
Looking Ahead
Jeongeun Lee6’s victory at the IOA Golf Classic signals a strong return to form and positions her as a player to watch as the Epson Tour season progresses. Her experience and proven ability to win will undoubtedly create her a contender for an LPGA Tour card.