Ana Pelaez Wins Aramco China Championship
Pelaez won her second Ladies European Tour title with a nine-under final round, while Shuri Sakuma claimed her first LPGA Tour win at the Toto Japan Classic.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Golf
Ana Pelaez won the Aramco China Championship on the Ladies European Tour, closing with a nine-under 64 at Mission Hills in Shenzhen. Mimi Rhodes finished second at 17 under, and Shuri Sakuma won her first LPGA Tour title at the Toto Japan Classic by four shots.
Why it matters
Pelaez's victory was her first on tour since the 2022 Madrid Ladies Open, adding a second Ladies European Tour title to her record. Sakuma's win marks a breakthrough on the LPGA Tour after eight prior LPGA of Japan Tour victories.
Pelaez's 64 was the lowest final round of the week, and included a hole-in-one at the par-three 13th. Fuller finished ninth at 14 under after recording four birdies in her first six holes before three bogeys on her back nine.
The players
Ana Pelaez
Pelaez is a Spanish professional golfer who won her second Ladies European Tour title at the Aramco China Championship.
Shuri Sakuma
Sakuma is a Japanese professional golfer who won her first LPGA Tour title at the Toto Japan Classic, a tournament that adds to her eight prior LPGA of Japan Tour victories.
Mimi Rhodes
Rhodes is an English professional golfer who finished second at the Aramco China Championship and is a three-time Ladies European Tour winner.
The details
Pelaez's final round featured seven birdies, including three in a row to finish, carrying her past Rhodes, who shot 71. Charlotte Heath shot an even-par 73 after holding a share of the lead at 16 under following round three.
Timeline
Sunday: Pelaez won the Aramco China Championship final round in Shenzhen.
September: Rhodes made her Solheim Cup debut for Team Europe.
Thursday: The Annika begins in Florida, live on Sky Sports Golf.
Season Trajectory
Pelaez's second Ladies European Tour title and Sakuma's first LPGA Tour win both shift the race for season honors across the two circuits. Rhodes's runner-up finish, following her Solheim Cup debut for Team Europe in September, keeps her among the leading European players ahead of The Annika in Florida.
Pelaez's win moves her up the Ladies European Tour standings, and Sakuma's victory adds an LPGA Tour winner to the field for the coming weeks. Viewers in Europe can follow The Annika live on Sky Sports Golf starting Thursday.
The takeaway
Pelaez's and Sakuma's wins show how a single strong final round can reshape a tournament, with Pelaez's 64 carrying her past a four-player chase at Mission Hills. Watching the closing holes of these events is a practical way to see how quickly a leaderboard can change.
What happens next
The Annika begins Thursday in Florida, live on Sky Sports Golf.
Further reading
Follow the full season across the Golf section for more tournament results and player updates.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SkySports.
