COVINGTON, Ga. – Bridgestone Golf proudly congratulates staffer Mao Saigo on capturing her seventh career victory and first major title Sunday at the Chevron Championship. Saigo’s confidence in her Bridgestone TOUR B XS golf ball led to a win marked by a historic five-way playoff.
The 23-year-old LPGA standout earned her first major title at The Club at Carlton Woods in Spring, Texas, a career-defining moment that highlights Bridgestone Golf’s mission to deliver Tour-quality technology that brings out the best in players at every level.
“I’m very excited to achieve what I always dreamed of, my first LPGA win and winning a major championship,” said Saigo. “The conditions were very tough, but the Bridgestone TOUR B XS greatly helped me with distance off the tee and spin around the greens. I will continue to give my best in every tournament and focus on becoming #1 in the world!”
The five-way playoff was the largest in LPGA major history, after Saigo, Kim, Yin, Jutanugarn, and Duncan tied for seven-under in the final round. Saigo clinched the win with a three-foot putt for birdie on the first playoff hole.
“We are thrilled to see Mao win her first major and proud that she played the ball we fit her into, the TOUR B XS,” said Bridgestone Golf President and CEO Dan Murphy. “Mao is a rising star, and her remarkable performance is just a glimpse of what’s to come.”
Saigo, the 2024 Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year, is the first Japanese woman to win the Chevron Championship. While this is her first major win on the American LPGA Tour, she has six victories under her belt on the LPGA of Japan Tour.
The TOUR B XS golf ball used by Saigo to win the Chevron Championship features Bridgestone’s game-changing REACTIV X system that combines a REACTIV iQ cover with a new XCLRNT mid layer for explosive distance off the tee and shot-stopping spin around the greens. For help selecting which premium Bridgestone model is right for them, or to learn about new MINDSET technology, consumers should visit BridgestoneGolf.com to try Bridgestone’s Online Ball Selection Guide.
