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Nordqvist cards a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory in the LPGA Thailand on Sunday in Siam Country club, Chonburi, Thailand.
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Anna Nordqvist went into the final day at the Honda LPGA Thailand looking to seal her third career title.
She had competition from Catriona Matthew though who emulated her Saturday round by shooting 65.
Inbee Park, was the defending champion and started the fourth round tied for second place - she shot 6-under 66 and finished with 13-under
Yani Tseng birdied the seventh to finish 9-under as she tied for 5th.
Michelle Wie was a candidate for shot of the day - this eagle at the tenth putting a smile on her face as she finished 4th on 10 under.
But it was Nordqvist who continued her excellent form on the back 9 with 5 birdies and picked up her first LPGA tour win since 2009.
She is projected to move up to 14th in the Women's World Golf rankings and becomes the first player from Sweden to win on the LPGA Tour since 2011.
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Anna Nordqvist wins Honda LPGA Thailand for third career victory
Monday, February 24 2014Category:Golf