Angel Yin’s 2025 season was smooth sailing—until now. Yes, ‘was.’ She kicked off the year strong with a T18 finish at the Hilton Grand Vacations Championship, followed it up with a 10th-place finish at the Founders Cup, and then absolutely dominated at the Honda LPGA Thailand, clinching her second LPGA title. Riding high on confidence, she stepped into the HSBC Women’s World Championship… and boom—after just two rounds, she withdrew.

Yes, you read that right. Angel Yin is out.

So, what exactly went down? Was she struggling? Well, Round 1 didn’t go too well—she shot a 76 and dropped to T46. But she turned things around in Round 2, playing a solid bogey-free round with a 68, which pushed her up to T23. Just when it seemed like she was gaining momentum, she had to withdraw due to illness.

First, she had to deal with a last-minute caddie swap when her regular caddie, Michelle Simpson, fell ill. Now, she’s out for the same reason. Looks like Singapore’s weather wasn’t on her side. While it’s a bummer for fans hoping to see her climb further, you’ve got to admire how she handled all the chaos. Whether it was adjusting to a sudden caddie switch or fighting through her own health struggles, Yin showed resilience.

For now, let’s hope she gets the rest she needs and comes back stronger in the next tournament!

Angel Yin gracefully managed the last-minute caddie swap

Angel Yin has faced plenty of challenges on the course, but carrying her own bag was never supposed to be one of them. At the HSBC Women’s World Championship, Yin’s regular caddie, Michelle Simpson, fell ill mid-round, leaving her scrambling for a replacement.

Her first option? A friend who had just flown in from Hawaii. But there was one small problem—Yin’s bag was no joke. “My friend, who is my manager, tried and she almost fell over,” Yin laughed. “She weighs as much as the golf bag, so no way was that going to happen.” Realizing she needed a pro, Yin reached out to Sakchai “Tom” Sirimaya, the same caddie who had helped her win in Thailand just a week before. Tom, a former pro golfer himself, wasted no time. “He arrived at midnight and he has more energy than me,” Yin said. “It’s honestly really, really cool.“

With a new caddie by her side, Yin made an incredible bounce-back in Round 2, firing a bogey-free 68. But while she was regaining her momentum, her body had other plans. The same illness that sidelined her caddie eventually caught up to her, forcing her to withdraw after two rounds.

Though her tournament ended sooner than expected, Yin’s ability to handle unexpected chaos—whether it’s swapping caddies on the fly or adjusting to last-minute changes—proves she’s got the grit to take on anything. Here’s hoping her next event comes with a little less drama!