As a result of a weather-filled 48 hours in Sylvania, Ohio, the Legends of the LPGA portion of the inaugural Greater Toledo Classic was shortened to 36 holes, putting athletes in even more of a time crunch to make a move up the leaderboard.

The final 18 holes were action-packed, with Laura Diaz fighting to hold onto her first-round lead, and LPGA Tour icons like Karrie Webb, Angela Stanford and Juli Inkster all threatening her spot at the top.

When the second round concluded, Stanford and Diaz shared the top spot after Stanford made a bogey on the par-4 9th hole, sending the pair to a playoff. Two extra holes resulted in yet another victory for Stanford, her fourth career win on the Legends of the LPGA.

“(Laura Diaz) played great the two days we played together. And I know she's been working really hard on her game,” said Stanford. “That's what makes Legends golf so much fun, is that you're still playing against people who are uber competitive. So, you get those juices flowing again, and you get to compete again, and it's so much fun, and I'm just so happy and grateful that we got to do it here this week.”

Despite battling an injury, the Texas native had one of the lowest scores of the day before the playoff, carding a 5-under 66 in the second round that saw four birdies, one eagle and one bogey. She joined Sweden’s Maria McBride, New York’s Moira Dunn-Bohls and Aussie Karrie Webb in the final-round 66 club.

“I was actually just happy to be playing this week. And I had to remind myself of that when I got back on the 18th tee,” said Stanford. “I've kind of been dealing with a minor injury, and I did everything in my power to get here because I love this place. I love the people here, and it would have broken my heart if I couldn't play.”

Before the thunderstorms rolled in, the format was supposed to see Sunday’s pairings consist of two Epson Tour athletes and one Legend, a mentorship opportunity that Stanford was ecstatic about. But despite the change in plans, the 47-year-old was still happy to get to share the tournament week with the younger generation, collaborating on TikToks and sharing advice.

“This has been a phenomenal week. It's been one of my most favorite weeks that I've ever played on Tour,” said Stanford. “Just to see the younger players and to get to talk to them and be their mentor if they want that... And I got some help with social media... I don't know if it'll play out, we'll see how good of a learner I am, but there was a feel about this week that was so unique and so special. I think it's nice to see a crossover of generations.”

Not yet old enough to compete in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open, Stanford will enjoy the win and continue preparing to lead the U.S. Solheim Cup Team to victory in 2026 in the Netherlands.

The leaderboard behind Stanford should not be a surprise to anyone who has been a fan of the Legends of the LPGA. Laura Diaz claimed second place following the playoff loss, and World Golf Hall of Famers Karrie Webb and Juli Inkster shared third. As many athletes in the field prepare for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open in late August, it’s safe to say that there will be another strong field with dramatic competition from some of the game’s most iconic athletes.

Angela Stanford Claims Another Legends of the LPGA Victory in Toledo

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