With a clutch birdie on 17, followed by a two-putt par on the closing hole at TPC Boston, the Chinese player became the seventh rookie on tour this year to capture a LPGA title.
Norwell coach Rob Williams said it was six or seven years ago when he first noticed a rise in local players committing to distinguished national programs.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, No. 2 Nelly Korda, along with 33 others in the rankings' top 40 will battle for an increased $4.1 million purse this weekend in Norton.
Pentucket senior Kayla Murphy collected her 100th career hit in a grand performance, and players from Apponequet, Marblehead, Middleborough, and Norton also delivered starry performances.