Nomura nails down first victory
By Associated Press In Adelaide, Australia | China Daily | Updated: 2016-02-23 08:54
Honolulu-based Haru Nomura of Japan on Sunday won her first LPGA tournament in her 72nd start, shooting a closing 7-under 65 to win the Women's Australian Open by three strokes.
Nomura, who was tied for the lead with two others going into the final round at The Grange's West course, finished with a 16-under total of 272.
Top-ranked and defending champion Lydia Ko, who trailed by a stroke after three rounds, finished second after a 67.
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