Red hot world number two Park Sung-hyun shot a stunning best-of-the-week round of eight-under par round of 64 Sunday to claim a two-stroke victory at HSBC Women’s World Championship.
The 25-year-old South Korean reeled in early leader Australian Minjee Lee by the turn and four birdies on a flawless back nine saw her finish the $1.5 million tournament at 15 under-par with Lee back on 13-under after a three-under 69.
“I’m really, really delighted and happy with my play today, and I think today is one of the best days that I am playing so far on the LPGA Tour,” said Park.
“I didn’t think I would win this fast and I’m really happy. I used to have a tough beginning (of the season) in the last years, and this first win is so fast I think I will play really comfortable the rest of my season.”
World number three Lee’s challenge faltered after a bogey five on the 14th which handed Park a one-stroke lead which she extended with a further birdie on the 16th.
Tied for third on 11-under were South Korea’s Ko Jin-young and Spain’s Zahara Munoz, who both had final rounds of 69.
