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Last Updated: February 26, 2024, 00:01 IST
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Local favourite Patty Tavatanakit held off a fastfinishing Albane Valenzuela to clinch the LPGA Thailand by one stroke on Sunday.
CHONBURI, Thailand: Local favourite Patty Tavatanakit held off a quick-ending Albane Valenzuela to clinch the LPGA Thailand by one stroke on Sunday.
The 24-yr-outdated Bangkok native showcased her prowess with an excellent method shot to faucet in a straightforward birdie on the ultimate gap to card a last spherical 67, ending at 21 beneath-par-267 at Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course.
“I’m honestly speechless. I was so nervous today and choked a bit as there are many Thai fans showing up to support me,” mentioned Tavatanakit, whose triumph marked her second LPGA victory since her win on the ANA Inspiration in 2021.
“It’s a dream come true to win a home tournament in front of my parents.”
Tavatanakit has been using a wave of success, having triumphed on the Ladies European Tour in Saudi Arabia seven days in the past. Ranked forty third on this planet, she joins former world No. 1 Ariya Jutanugarn because the second native champion of this event, following Jutanugarn’s victory in 2021.
Valenzuela, ranked 91st on this planet carded an excellent 63, together with an eagle on the fifth gap and 7 birdies — six on the again 9 — ending at 20 beneath-par-268.
“I gave it my all out there. I’m proud of my performance,” the 26-yr-outdated Swiss mentioned.
Sei Young Kim of Korea, the 2020 Women’s PGA Championship winner, closed with a strong 65, ending with a complete of 18 beneath-par-270, tying for third place alongside her compatriot Hye-jin Choi, who posted a 66.
LPGA tournaments are additionally scheduled over the subsequent two weeks in Singapore and China.
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