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Updated: 6:24 PM Jul 5, 2009
Yi Beats Pressel In Playoff
Eunjung Yi (IHN'-juhng E) blew a
six-stroke lead then hit a 10-foot birdie putt on the first playoff
hole to defeat Morgan Pressel and capture her first LPGA victory
Sunday in what might be the final Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Posted: 6:17 PM Jul 5, 2009 |
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SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) _ Eunjung Yi (IHN'-juhng E) blew a
six-stroke lead then hit a 10-foot birdie putt on the first playoff
hole to defeat Morgan Pressel and capture her first LPGA victory
Sunday in what might be the final Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.
The 21-year-old Yi began the day with a four-shot lead. She
birded two of the first three holes to go up six shots.
Pressel, chasing her third career victory, pulled even by holing
a wedge shot for eagle on the par-5 17th hole.
Yi, from South Korea, finished at 18-under 266 to capture the
$210,000 first prize.
Michelle Wie made a back-nine rush to finish at 16-under, tied
for third.
The tournament's contract with its title sponsor, the LPGA and
HIghland Meadows Golf Club expired after the final round.

