LPGA: Feng wins in Malaysia
China's Shanshan Feng fired a four-under final round 67 for a 17-under-par total 267 to win the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia by three shots ahead of Suzann Pettersen of Norway for her first win of 2016 on Sunday.
For her trouble Feng pocketed $270,000.00 while behind second-placed Pettersen, in third spot was Korea Republic's Amy Yang on 12 under after a final round 69 tied with Anna Nordqvist of Sweden.
In an interview afterwards, Feng said she felt great having first won the tournament in 2014.
"It feels great," Feng said. "My record here is really good, especially the past four years.
"I had a very fantastic week, every time I come back here, it makes me feel like I’m at home. I’m really relaxed and I love everything, love the food, love the people.
"So I’m really looking forward to coming back every year."
Feng bogeyed the opening hole of the day but thereafter she birdied the third and fifth holes and on the back nine followed that up with birdies on the 11th, 14th and 15th for her 67.
The 27-year-old Feng has been in great form of late with top-4 finishes in each of her last four starts.
Defending champion Jessica Korda finished for a share of 12th place after firing a final round 70.
At 11 under was Korea Republic's So Yeon Ryu and Azahara Munoz of Spain.
Leaderboard:
1 Shanshan FENG (CHN) -17 (267)
2 Suzann PETTERSEN (NOR) -14 (270)
3 Anna NORDQVIST (SWE) -12 (272)
3 Amy YANG (KOR) -12 (272)
5 So Yeon RYU (KOR) -11 (273)
5 Azahara MUNOZ (ESP) -11 (273)
7 Kim KAUFMAN (USA) -10 (274)
7 Danielle KANG (USA) -10 (274)
9 Paula CREAMER (USA) -9 *(275)
9 Carlota CIGANDA (ESP) -9 (275)
Latest
-
NewsEngland’s Laurie Canter sets halfway target at PGA Championship
Canter carded eight birdies and two bogeys in a second round of 66 to post a halfway total of 11 under par.
-
NewsAdam Scott happy to be back at Wentworth after encouraging opening round
Scott carded eight birdies and a solitary bogey to finish seven under par on Thursday.
-
NewsAdam Scott produces impressive first round on return to Wentworth
The Australian was contesting one of the European Tour’s flagship events for the first time since 2006.
-
NewsBrendan Lawlor pushing to prove Para-golf worth playing at Paris Paralympics
Disability golf was turned down for a place at the 2024 Games but world number one Lawlor still hopes it can be reinstated.
-
NewsShane Lowry aware he might need a Ryder Cup wild card from Padraig Harrington
The former Open champion has a precarious grip on an automatic qualification place.
-
NewsSteve Stricker admits he ‘lost sleep’ over Patrick Reed’s Ryder Cup omission
Reed has revelled in the nickname of “Captain America” since being the leading American points scorer on his 2014 debut.
-
NewsShane Lowry delighted with Open return to Royal Portrush in 2025
The tournament two years ago attracted a crowd of 237,750 throughout the week.
-
NewsOpen to return to Royal Portrush in 2025 following successful hosting in 2019
The event had a popular winner in Irishman Shane Lowry two years ago, and also attracted a crowd of 237,750 throughout the week.
-
NewsPadraig Harrington relishing dramatic finale in race for Ryder Cup spots
At least a dozen players are capable of forcing their way into the team at the BMW PGA Championship.
-
News‘It’s someone else’s turn’ – Catriona Matthew not staying on as Solheim captain
The Scot led Team Europe to a 15-13 triumph over the United States in Ohio on Monday.