Mirim Lee wins LPGA event in California

Mar 27, 2017 - 1:17 AM Mirim Lee of South Korea has finished with a seven-under 65 to win the LPGA Tour's Kia Classic by six strokes and tie the tournament record of 20 under.

It was her third LPGA Tour victory and first since winning two titles in 2014, her rookie year.

Lee, 26, tied the tournament record set in 2015 by Cristie Kerr, who tracked down Lee with a 65 to win by two strokes.

Lee twice just missed putts that would have put her at 21 under in Carlsbad, California.

She left an eagle putt short on 16 and then rolled a 40-foot birdie putt even with the hole on 18.

So Yeon Ryu of South Korea and American Austin Ernst tied for second at 14 under.

Lee came into the final round with a one-shot lead over Mi Jung Hur.

Sarah Jane Smith was the best of the Australians, closing with a four under to be seven under in a tie for 21st.

Source: AAP