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Korda wins Bahamas LPGA Classic

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Jessica Korda's unusual birdie at the 72nd hole lifted her to a one-shot triumph over Stacy Lewis Sunday in the season-opening Bahamas LPGA Classic.

Jessica Korda's unusual birdie at the 72nd hole lifted her to a one-shot triumph over Stacy Lewis Sunday in the season-opening Bahamas LPGA Classic.


Tied for the lead with Lewis as she arrived at the Ocean Club Golf Course's par-five finishing hole, Korda found the fairway with her drive.

Tied for the lead with Lewis as she arrived at the Ocean Club Golf Course's par-five finishing hole, Korda found the fairway with her drive.


Her second shot went through the back of the green, stopping near some cables at the base of the grandstand.

Her second shot went through the back of the green, stopping near some cables at the base of the grandstand.


Her caddie and a tournament official held the cables up as she putted onto the green to within five feet of the pin, and when she converted the birdie her the 20-year-old's second LPGA Tour victory was complete.

Her caddie and a tournament official held the cables up as she putted onto the green to within five feet of the pin, and when she converted the birdie her the 20-year-old's second LPGA Tour victory was complete.


"That was different -- it was like a jump rope," said Korda, calling the win "Incredible".

"That was different -- it was like a jump rope," said Korda, calling the win "Incredible".


She said she was so nervous she "could barely put the golf ball down" for her final putt.

She said she was so nervous she "could barely put the golf ball down" for her final putt.


Korda, who started the final round two shots off the lead, fired a seven-under-par 66 and finished with a 19-under winning total of 273.

Korda, who started the final round two shots off the lead, fired a seven-under-par 66 and finished with a 19-under winning total of 273.


Overnight leader Choi Na-Yeon of South Korea carded a 72 to finish tied for third on 276, level with Americans Paula Creamer (69) and Lizette Salas (71) and Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum (67).

Overnight leader Choi Na-Yeon of South Korea carded a 72 to finish tied for third on 276, level with Americans Paula Creamer (69) and Lizette Salas (71) and Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum (67).


Lydia Ko shot 68 and shared seventh with three others on 277 in her first LPGA Tour event as a member.

Lydia Ko shot 68 and shared seventh with three others on 277 in her first LPGA Tour event as a member.


The 16-year-old New Zealander, who won four professional tournaments as an amateur before turning pro last year, was the first player since Korda to successfully petition LPGA Tour commissioner Michael Whan for early membership.

The 16-year-old New Zealander, who won four professional tournaments as an amateur before turning pro last year, was the first player since Korda to successfully petition LPGA Tour commissioner Michael Whan for early membership.



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