Park Sung-hyun wins LPGA Texas Classic
- 6 years ago
Korean golfer Park Sung-hyun has won her first tournament of the season on the LPGA Tour at the LPGA Texas Classic.
She chipped in a birdie from behind the 18th hole on Sunday, helping her fend off a late rally by Linda Duncan.
Weather shortened the Texas Classic from 72 holes to 36.
Park finished with a total of 11-under 131.
It was the 24-year-old's third career victory.
Last season she was named rookie of the year and was also player of the year, a title she shared with fellow Korean Ryu So-yeon.
She chipped in a birdie from behind the 18th hole on Sunday, helping her fend off a late rally by Linda Duncan.
Weather shortened the Texas Classic from 72 holes to 36.
Park finished with a total of 11-under 131.
It was the 24-year-old's third career victory.
Last season she was named rookie of the year and was also player of the year, a title she shared with fellow Korean Ryu So-yeon.