Ko comes from five back to edge out Korda sisters
LPGA Founders Cup report: What happened at Wildfire Golf Club?
South Korean Jin Young Ko shot a flawless 7-under-par 65 on Sunday to finish ahead of the likes of the Korda sisters and Carlota Ciganda.
Three front-nine birdies and four on the back saw her reel in 54-hole leader Yu Liu and claim top spot.
The Champion and her trophy ?
Jin Young Ko celebrates her @LPGAfounders victory under the Arizona sunset! pic.twitter.com/T7hL1gvUQE
— #DriveOn (@LPGA) March 25, 2019
There were several players in with a chance of victory coming down the stretch, with both Korda siblings finishing tied-2nd and almost forcing a play-off.
Jessica recorded two eagles and two birdies in her final eight holes and, while her 64 was the round of the day, it wasn’t quite enough.
Another one! ?@Thejessicakorda eagles the #AonRiskRewardChallenge 15th Hole and moves to -20!
She is tied for second and one shot off Yu Liu's lead!
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— #DriveOn (@LPGA) March 24, 2019
Ciganda meanwhile picked up her second top-5 finish of the season and collected more valuable Solheim Cup points as she also finished T2, while England’s Charlotte Thomas finished 6th.
LPGA Founders Cup report: Talking point
Last week, the LPGA Tour launched their #DriveOn campaign which is aiming to help grow the female game.
This is for every girl.#DriveOn
— #DriveOn (@LPGA) March 20, 2019
It will look to encourage girls to take up the game whilst drawing on the sport’s history and looking to the future.
The move has received a lot of support and is a wonderful initiative that could massively benefit the ladies game.
Love this! Would be a proud father if my 2 daughters were able to play on the LPGA one day. What the LPGA and their amazing players are doing to help young girls around the world is truly special! #DriveOn https://t.co/sSXH2xfl0p
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) March 21, 2019
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