Gal outduels Shin to win Kia Classic
China Daily | Updated: 2011-03-29 07:58
Sandra Gal birdied the final hole to win the LPGA Kia Classic on Sunday, becoming the second German winner in LPGA Tour history with her triumph over world No. 2 Jiyai Shin.
Gal, 25, claimed the trophy when she sank her birdie putt from inside two feet at the final hole to complete a two-under 71 for a 16-under total of 276 at Industry Hills Golf Club east of downtown Los Angeles.
Shin, an eight-time winner on the LPGA Tour and a former world No. 1, closed with an even par 73 for 277.
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