AUBURN, Calif. -- Christina Kim made a charge on the back nine Sunday, shooting a 6-under 65 at the Longs Drugs Challenge for a one-shot victory over Karrie Webb and her first LPGA win.
Kim, who was the first-round leader with a 64, made five birdies on the back side in finishing with an 18-under 266 at The Ridge Golf Club, located 30 miles east of Sacramento.
Webb had a chance to force a playoff on the final hole, but missed a 7-foot birdie attempt. Webb shot a 64 Sunday that included two birdies on the front side and an eagle to move into contention. She shared the lead until Kim's birdie on the 17th.
On the 18th, Kim's birdie putt rolled left of the hole. But Webb then missed her birdie attempt and had to settle for second place.
Two-time Longs Drugs winner Juli Inkster had three birdies on the front side and led by two shots heading to No. 10. She played the back nine even and finished with a 68, two shots behind Kim.
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| The win at Longs Drugs Challenge was Christina Kim's first LPGA Tour title. (AP) |
The best round of the day belonged to Anna Acker-Macosko, who shot an 11-under 60 and made a run at Annika Sorenstam's tour record of 59.
It was the second round of 60 this year. Jung Yeon Lee had a 60 on the par-70 course in Tucson, Ariz., during the first tournament of the season.
Acker-Macosko walked to the 18th green with a chance for one more birdie, which would have given her a share of the record. The downhill 30-foot putt broke right of the hole and she made a short putt for par. She finished at 13-under 271.
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