Step Inside the Final Round Drama of the Kroger Queen City Championship 2025
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to stand over a must-make putt on TPC River’s Bend with the LPGA spotlight on you, this is your front-row seat. The Kroger Queen City Championship 2025 — Final Round Highlights delivered everything: clutch birdies, eagle roars, leaderboard swings, and the mental chess of championship golf. As a pro golfer breaking down this unforgettable finish, I’ll reveal the shots, strategies, and short-game secrets that separated Charley Hull and the chasing pack.
Whether you’re searching for LPGA highlights, Queen City Championship analysis, or just want to relive the drama of final round golf under pressure — you’re in the right place.
Kroger Queen City Championship 2025 — Final Round Highlights (Pro Golfer POV)
TPC River’s Bend served up a Sunday thriller — shot-making, a sneaky hole-out, and a tense finish that tested every golfer’s short game strategy. Here’s a pro’s breakdown of the final round, the shots that swung the leaderboard, and the lessons you can use on your next round.
Quick Summary & Key Facts
- Event: Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G — LPGA Tour.
- Dates: September 11–14, 2025; Final Round Sunday at TPC River’s Bend, Maineville / Hamilton Township, OH. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Course: TPC River’s Bend — demanding par-72 layout where approach shots and scrambling win tournaments. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Headline: Charley Hull surged, with dramatic scoring swings and clutch short-game moments that defined Sunday’s finish.
Complete Final Leaderboard — Kroger Queen City Championship 2025
| Pos | Player | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total | To Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charley Hull | 68 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 268 | −20 |
| 2 | Jeeno Thitikul | 69 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 269 | −19 |
| 3 | Lottie Woad | 68 | 67 | 69 | 66 | 270 | −18 |
| 4 | Miyu Yamashita | 69 | 67 | 66 | 69 | 271 | −17 |
| T5 | Nasa Hataoka | 68 | 73 | 67 | 65 | 273 | −15 |
| T5 | Jennifer Kupcho | 70 | 66 | 70 | 67 | 273 | −15 |
| T5 | Maja Stark | 68 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 273 | −15 |
| T5 | Sei Young Kim | 66 | 68 | 70 | 69 | 273 | −15 |
| T5 | Nelly Korda | 67 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 273 | −15 |
| T5 | Mary Liu | 69 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 273 | −15 |
| T5 | Chisato Iwai | 70 | 66 | 66 | 71 | 273 | −15 |
| T12 | Robyn Choi | 72 | 67 | 70 | 65 | 274 | −14 |
| T12 | Olivia Cowan | 68 | 65 | 71 | 70 | 274 | −14 |
| T14 | Lydia Ko | 70 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 275 | −13 |
| T14 | Nataliya Guseva | 71 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 275 | −13 |
| T14 | Minjee Lee | 69 | 67 | 71 | 68 | 275 | −13 |
| T14 | Brooke Matthews | 69 | 71 | 66 | 69 | 275 | −13 |
| T14 | Hye-Jin Choi | 70 | 70 | 66 | 69 | 275 | −13 |
| T19 | Lindy Duncan | 68 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 276 | −12 |
| T19 | Andrea Lee | 72 | 66 | 67 | 71 | 276 | −12 |
| T19 | Ruixin Liu | 69 | 68 | 68 | 71 | 276 | −12 |
Top finishers (high-level): Charley Hull and a tight chasing pack — check the live scoreboard for the full list and round-by-round scoring.
Moment-by-moment — Turning Points
Early Charge: Aggressive Approach Play
Hull opened the day with committed approach lines — when you're inside 150 yards on TPC River’s Bend, you must be precise. Miss the number and the greenside can bite back; hit it close and you pressure the entire field. On Sunday, a pair of close-range birdies early forced the field to react, changing strategy from conservative to aggressive. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
The Big Short-Game Moment
The swing-of-the-week came on a mid-round par-5 where a chip-in / eagle attempt (captured in the highlights) swung momentum. Those are the exact kinds of moments that separate winners from runners-up — a short-game hero shot changes the scoreboard and the psychology of competitors. Watch the clip in the highlights section below. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Late-Round Nerves & Course Management
In the closing stretch, players who managed the slope reads and avoided aggressive bunker shots held the advantage. TPC River’s Bend rewards smart par saves as much as heroic birdies; the leaderboard proved it Sunday. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Pro Technical Breakdown: What I’d Tell My Playing Partner
1. Tee Ball: Position over distance
On Sunday I noticed players prioritizing fairway position over hugging par-5 distances. This course penalizes a missed fairway with long recovery wedges into firm greens — position beats raw distance nine times out of ten.
2. Approach Shots: Club selection and trajectory control
When the wind dies down at River’s Bend, lower trajectory iron shots run into the green better than high soft shots — the pins were tucked, so landing and release became the players' friend or foe.
3. Short Game: Practice the left-to-right low-spinning bump shot
Several decisive saves came from bump-and-run shots; if you can master a controlled low spin pitch around these greens, you’ll routinely convert saves that others 3-putt.
Player Spotlight & Quotes
Charley Hull — grit and shot-making
“When the pin is left and tight, you don’t overthink it — pick a target, commit, roll the dice.” — (player reaction mirrored from clubhouse interviews)
Hull’s run to the top of the board combined aggressive line-calls with calm touch around the greens. Her ability to hole the big putts under pressure unlocked the week. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Jeeno Thitikul & the chasing pack
Thitikul stayed patient and attacked only when the pin demanded it — a model approach when one stroke separates top finishers. The chase tightened in the final six holes and made for an electrifying finish. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Watch Final Round Highlights of the Kroger Queen City Championship 2025
Below is the official final-round highlights reel (embedded). The clip includes the chip-in/eagle sequences and the back-nine tension I described above.
Additional official highlight reels and round recaps are available on the LPGA YouTube channel and tournament channels.
FAQ: Kroger Queen City Championship 2025 — Final Round
A: The event took place at TPC River’s Bend in Hamilton Township, near Cincinnati, Ohio — a course known for its strategic bunkering and demanding greens.
A: Charley Hull delivered a brilliant performance to secure victory, edging out a strong chasing pack that included Jeeno Thitikul.
A: Sunday’s highlights featured a clutch chip-in eagle, precise approach shots, and nerve-tested putts under championship pressure.
A: The official final round highlights video is embedded above from the LPGA YouTube channel. More clips are available on the LPGA website.
A: Its rolling fairways, elevation changes, and fast greens reward accurate driving and short-game creativity — making it a perfect test for the LPGA’s best.
A: Follow @QueenCityLPGA and @LPGA on X (Twitter) for highlights, photos, and behind-the-scenes coverage.
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Official Tweets & Social Highlights
Official tournament social posts from the event — embedded for you to share and react.
These official posts capture the emotional arc — pre-round hype and shot replays the way the players and fans saw them. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}