Lang lands 1st LPGA title with playoff birdie binge
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June 26, 2012, Tuesday
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BRITTANY Lang won the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic in Waterloo, Ontario, on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour title, birdieing the par-5 18th three straight times in a playoff.
Lang missed a birdie attempt on the hole in regulation, leaving her tied with Hee Kyung-seo, Park Inbee and Choi Chella at 16-under 286. Choi was eliminated on the first extra hole, and Park dropped out on the second.
Lang closed with her second straight 67, Choi had a 63, Seo a 67, and Park a 69.
"I just tried to stay down in the putt and have nice tempo," Lang said. "I haven't been in this position much. I'm just trying to learn.
"I can't believe I finally won. I've had my chances and I still can't believe I did it."
Lang, Seo and Park, playing together in the final threesome at Grey Silo, all had a chance to win in regulation, but settled for pars on the finishing hole to set up the playoff.
Stacy Lewis, a two-time winner this year, and US Women's Open champion Ryu Yeon-so shot 64 to share fifth at 15 under. Lewis opened with a 72, then shot 64-69-64.
China's Feng Shanshan, coming off a major victory two weeks ago in the LPGA Championship, was another stroke back along with Anna Nordqvist. Feng had a 66, and Nordqvist a 67. Michelle Wie tied for 68th at 3 over after shooting a 74.
Lang missed a birdie attempt on the hole in regulation, leaving her tied with Hee Kyung-seo, Park Inbee and Choi Chella at 16-under 286. Choi was eliminated on the first extra hole, and Park dropped out on the second.
Lang closed with her second straight 67, Choi had a 63, Seo a 67, and Park a 69.
"I just tried to stay down in the putt and have nice tempo," Lang said. "I haven't been in this position much. I'm just trying to learn.
"I can't believe I finally won. I've had my chances and I still can't believe I did it."
Lang, Seo and Park, playing together in the final threesome at Grey Silo, all had a chance to win in regulation, but settled for pars on the finishing hole to set up the playoff.
Stacy Lewis, a two-time winner this year, and US Women's Open champion Ryu Yeon-so shot 64 to share fifth at 15 under. Lewis opened with a 72, then shot 64-69-64.
China's Feng Shanshan, coming off a major victory two weeks ago in the LPGA Championship, was another stroke back along with Anna Nordqvist. Feng had a 66, and Nordqvist a 67. Michelle Wie tied for 68th at 3 over after shooting a 74.
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