Haikou, China (Sports Network) – Suzann Pettersen fired a 6-under 66 on Sunday to take a 1-stroke victory at the World Ladies Championship.<\/p>\n
Pettersen finished the tournament at 18-under 270, while third-round leader Inbee Park carded a 3-under 69 in her final round to take second place at 17- under 271 at the Sandbelt Trails Course.<\/p>\n
“I knew it would take the best to get this trophy, but I was really keen on winning this tournament and it sets me up for a good start for this new year,” said Pettersen.<\/p>\n
Shanshan Feng (66) took sole possession of third at 11-under, while Bo-Mi Suh (69) and Soo Jin Yang (72) shared fourth at minus-10.<\/p>\n
Pettersen entered the final round two shots behind Park, but recorded her second straight bogey-free round to capture her sixth Ladies European Tour victory.<\/p>\n
The world No. 8 Pettersen started her push with three straight birdies starting at the second, and then added another birdie at the fifth to hit the turn at 4-under on the day.<\/p>\n
She then managed two birdies during her inward nine — at the 10th and 13th — which turned out to be enough as Park countered five birdies with two bogeys during her final round to fall just short of the victory.<\/p>\n
“I know Inbee is in there and if she just gets one look at a putt, it’s in, so I had to bring my best and the putter was hot today,” Pettersen said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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