Miami, FL – March 28, 2025 – In a captivating finale at the prestigious Club Adena, Hailey Jones (Dallas, TX) secured her first professional victory at the NXXT Women's Pro Tour National Championship, held March 25-27, 2025. Jones clinched the title in an electrifying two-hole playoff against Annie Kyungmi Kim (Humble, TX), capping off a thrilling season that has underscored the emergence of women's golf's brightest new stars.
Jones displayed exceptional resilience, birdieing two of her final three holes during the last round to force the playoff and ultimately claim the championship. Her final rounds of 71-67-69 for a total of 9-under-par (207) demonstrated remarkable consistency under intense pressure.
"This win is surreal—especially earning it in a playoff against such strong competition," Jones said following her victory. "Securing my first pro win and an Epson Tour exemption at the same time is an incredible feeling. I'm excited to carry this momentum forward."
Runner-up Annie Kyungmi Kim delivered an equally impressive performance, matching Jones at 9-under-par (207) with three consecutive rounds of 69, narrowly missing the title in the playoff but securing the second coveted Epson Tour exemption.
Jackie Lucena (Gainesville, FL), who led early with an opening round of 67, fought valiantly throughout the tournament. Her strong third-place finish at 8-under-par (208) caps off an exceptional season, including seven top-12 finishes and multiple top-5 performances, showcasing her consistent presence among the tour's elite.
The championship underscored the season's theme—"The Rise of the New Champions"—as the Tour celebrated breakthrough performances, course records, and an impressive ten first-time professional victories throughout the year.
"Hailey's clutch victory perfectly embodies the spirit of the NXXT Tour," remarked Stuart McKinnon, CEO of NXXT Golf. "We witnessed incredible talent and competitive fire this season, and we're proud to provide a platform for these phenomenal athletes to reach the next level."
FINAL TOP 5 RESULTS:
1st (-9): Hailey Jones, Dallas, TX (71-67-69—207; playoff winner)
2nd (-9): Annie Kyungmi Kim, Humble, TX (69-69-69—207)
3rd (-8): Jackie Lucena, Gainesville, FL (67-70-71—208)
T4 (-5): Remi Bacardi (a), Miami, FL (71-68-72—211)
T4 (-5): Clara Ding (a), White Rock, BC, Canada (71-73-67—211)
T4 (-5): Megan Osland, Kelowna, BC, Canada (70-73-68—211)
This championship concludes an exhilarating 2024/25 NXXT Women’s Pro Tour Winter Series, setting the stage for continued success and showcasing the next generation of LPGA stars.
UP NEXT: BATTLE OF THE SEXES III
The excitement continues as NXXT Golf presents the highly anticipated Battle of the Sexes III, where elite competitors will once again go head-to-head, promising more thrilling competition and dramatic finishes.
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Stuart McKinnon
CEO, NXXT Golf & NXXT Golf Foundation