Cristie Kerr completes wire-to-wire victory at Open de France
Monday 9 October 2017 08:13, UK
Cristie Kerr sealed her first Ladies European Tour title by completing a wire-to-wire victory at the Lacoste Ladies Open de France.
The American posted a one-under 69 at Golf de Chantaco to finish four strokes clear of China's Xi Yu Lin, with Azahara Munoz a further four shots back in third spot.
Holly Clyburn struck a final-round 66 to share fourth spot with Anne van Dam, as Solheim Cup star Georgia Hall finished in a share of 14th place.
Kerr took a nine-stroke advantage in to the final round after rounds of 62, 64 and 68 over the first three days, before securing victory with 17 pars and a single birdie during the final round.
"Sometimes it's really hard to play with a big lead, because you get complacent and so many people played well this week, but I'm happy to come out with the trophy," Kerr said.
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Lin recovered from back-to-back bogeys in her first three holes to card eight birdies in her closing 64, while two-time tournament winner Munoz closed her one-under 69 with successive blemishes.
Van Dam briefly moved within five of the lead until four bogeys on her back nine, as Clyburn mixed five birdies with a sole dropped shot to also end the week on seven under.
