Yan Panpan, a veteran on the Chinese LPGA Tour, believes her first win in her hometown over the weekend will boost her confidence at future events.

"This is my birthplace, so it means a lot," said 28-year-old Yan after winning the Bank of Qingdao Golden Mountain Challenge, one stroke ahead of second-placed South Korean Jang So-young.

"It's been so many years for such a victory. This is my day. I believe I can win more after this breakthrough," said Yan, who turned pro in 2007.