Inbee Park claims victory at LPGA North Texas Shootout
Monday 4 May 2015 08:00, UK
South Korean star Inbee Park fired a six-under par 65 to take a three-shot victory at the LPGA North Texas Shootout.
The former world No 1 struck six birdies in a blemish-free round to claim her 14th LPGA tour title, with compatriot Park Hee-Young and US veteran Cristie Kerr tied-second.
Park made a 20-foot birdie at the second and holed out from a bunker for another at the next, before making three further gains on the back nine to secure the title.
"I played really solid, the ball-striking was solid, I putted really good all week this week," Park said. "It's been the best I've putted this season. I'm really excited my putting is back."
American Lexi Thompson, who shared the third-round lead with Inbee Park, faded with a closing two-under 69 to share fourth with Maria McBride.
Angela Stanford ended alone in sixth on 10-under, with last year’s winner Stacy Lewis and Australia’s Karrie Webb a further shot back.
World No 1 Lydia Ko, coming off a win last week in California, will maintain the top ranking despite ended the week even par.
The New Zealander is donating her prize money to the Nepal earthquake relief and told reporters: "I didn't know if I was even going to be able to make the cut or even make a donation. The last three days was a lot of grinding, but I'm happy that I can contribute."
