Seo wins Kia Classic for first LPGA Tour title

CARLSBAD, California - South Korea's Seo Hee-kyung won the inaugural Kia Classic for her first LPGA Tour title on Sunday, closing with a 2-under 70 for a six-stroke victory in a final round marked by Michelle Wie's latest rules gaffe.

Seo received one of the three sponsor's exemptions to get into the tournament, her sixth on the LPGA Tour. The 23-year-old Seo, an 11-time winner on the Korean women's tour, now has the option to become an LPGA Tour member this or next season.

After opening with a 70 at La Costa, Seo had rounds of 67, 69 and 70 for a 12-under 276 total.