Australian golfer Hannah Green emerged victorious at the LA Championship 2024 golf tournament, successfully defending her title at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles, California. Her commendable performance culminated in her fifth LPGA Tour title, marking her second triumph of the year following her earlier success at the Women’s World Championship in Singapore.
The 27-year-old athlete’s remarkable prowess on the course led to a 12-under 272 score, ultimately securing her a three-stroke lead over Sweden’s Maja Stark. In the company of her fellow Australian golfers, Grace Kim finished in a tied-25th position, Sarah Kemp at T-39, and Karis Davidson held the T-57 spot. Regrettably, Stephanie Kyriacou, Minjee Lee, Robyn Choi, Gabriela Ruffels, and Hira Naveed did not qualify.
Expressing her aspirations, Hannah Green is eager to continue her ascent in the rankings, striving to secure a position among the top 10 globally and establish her standing for the Olympics. Green’s commitment to her sport and competitive drive were evident as she narrowly missed out on a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing in fifth place.
Currently, Hannah Green occupies the 18th position in the worldwide women’s golf rankings, standing as the second-highest ranked Australian player after Minjee Lee, who holds the sixth position. Looking ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympics, qualification for the golf competition is determined by rankings, with a limit of 60 players for both men and women.
In order to secure a place in the Olympic Games, the top 15 players on the Olympic Golf Ranking (OGR) can earn quotas, with a maximum of four golfers from any single country. Beyond the top 15, the rankings extend to the top two eligible players per country, provided the country does not already have at least two players in the top 15. However, the participation of individual athletes in the Paris Games ultimately hinges on their National Olympic Committees (NOCs) selecting them to represent their respective countries at the Olympic Games.
Hannah Green’s triumph at the LA Championship 2024 golf tournament and her ambitions for future success epitomize her dedication to the sport and her pursuit of excellence on the global stage. As she continues to make her mark on the professional golfing world, her resolute determination and skill position her as an athlete to watch in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics.