The 2021 KPMG Women's PGA Championship was the 67th

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, played June 24–27 at

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in Johns Creek, Georgia. Known as the

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through

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, it was the third of five major championships on the LPGA Tour during the

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season. The championship was won by

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with an aggregate of 269, which was a tournament record tying to- par total of 19 under. She finished three strokes ahead of runner-up Lizette Salas, and a further six strokes ahead of

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and

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, who tied for third place.

Round summaries

First round

''Thursday, June 24, 2021''

Second round

''Friday, June 25, 2021'' After the second round, the leading 70 players made the cut, which fell at 146 (2 over par).

Third round

''Saturday, June 26, 2021''

Final round

''Sunday, June 27, 2021''

References

External links

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Coverage on the LPGA Tour official site
{{Women's PGA Championship championships Women's PGA Championship Golf in Georgia (U.S. state) PGA Championship