Nordquist takes trophy at Kia Classic in California
Published: 31 Mar. 2014, 20:30
Two strokes behind leaders Cristie Kerr and Lizette Salas entering the round, Nordqvist closed with her second straight 5-under 67 for a one-stroke victory over Salas.
Nordqvist won in Thailand last month to end a long drought, holding off top-ranked Park In-bee. The 26-year-old Swede also won the LPGA Championship and LPGA Tour Championship in 2009.
Projected to jump from 16th to ninth in the world, Nordqvist finished at 13-under 275 and earned $255,000. Salas birdied the 18th for a 70.
Park, preparing for her major title defense next week in the Kraft Nabisco Championship in Rancho Mirage, California, had a 68 to join third-ranked Stacy Lewis (71), Pak Se-ri (69) and Ji Eun-hee (71) at 8 under. Michelle Wie had a 70 to finish in a share of 16th at 5 under.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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