Minjee Lee from Australia produced the spectacular final round of the 10-EU, but it was only lateral, because Lim Kim won a predatory duel with Nelly Korda for winning in two shots while opening the LPGA Tour season in opening the season.
South Korean Kim responded to the late fee of the world No. 1 Korda with three birds on her last four holes to publish five years 67 and win his third LPGA title with the sum of 20 in Orlando in Florida on Sunday.
Korda, leaving seven wins, created a 3-meter Putt Ptaszyna at 15. 15th place in Lake Nona to tie the lead.
Kim was in the last group behind her and adapted the birdie to regain the lead.
Kim took control with the help of a 20-meter Putt from Ptaszyna to 16th place for running two shots, and she ended a wire victory with a 25-meter Putt Ptaszyna on 18 ..
Korda finished 65 to start the season with second place, while Linn Grant from Sweden scored 69 and took third place, five shots.
Australian Lee exploded in form when she produced her low LPGA Tour career with a flawless 62.
The 10-time winner of the trip had an eagle and eight birds to fly home, climbing from the 12th night to tie the fourth place with Jin Young Ko (65) at 14 below.
Last year he will return well after a rare season without a victory.
Her compatriot Hannah Green (71) tied to 20th place in a 32-person field
The best known for her open title of women in 2020 at the Golf Club champions in Houston during the Covid-19 pandemic, Kim was the second victory, in which she never lasted after any round.
“So cool, so good. And then I am hungry, “she said when he was asked to describe how she felt.
She paid special attention when Korda pulled out the level.
“I watched her a table of results – ooh, do a bird, wow – and then focus on my game again,” she told Kim, who added that she was never too concerned. “I feel really good, and then I still have a better chance because one more hole.”
Korda started the last day of the fourth with tempo.
“Yes, not bad,” Korda said. “I’m never going to complain, ending in the second place in the tournament and give him a run, especially on Sunday.
“There are definitely a few putts that I would like to come back, but generally I think I am very happy with this week and excited for the next week.”
