South Korea’s Oh wins LPGA Sybase Classic

CLIFTON, N.J. — South Korea’s Oh Ji Young captured her second LPGA Tour title Sunday, defeating Norwegian Suzann Pettersen by four shots at the Sybase Classic.

Oh carded a two-under par 70 for a 14-under total of 274. She claimed the $300,000 US first prize and added the title to the State Farm Classic crown she won last year.

The 20-year-old finished with a flourish, draining a seven-foot birdie putt at the final hole. She had parred seven straight holes after a bogey at 10 in difficult scoring conditions and was the only player in the last four groups to break par.

“Today I did everything so right,” said Oh, who surpassed $1 million in earnings on the LPGA Tour.

Hamilton’s Alena Sharp had her worst round of the weekend, shooting a 5-over 77 to drop into a tie for 37th at 290. She picked up a cheque for $9,971.

Pettersen had a share of the lead through 11 holes, but dropped a shot after a poor drive at 12. A bogey-bogey finish then ended any hopes the Norwegian had of adding to her five career titles. Pettersen finished with a 74 for 278.

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