Ashleigh Buhai claims first major win in playoff at Women’s British Open
Buhai’s British Open trophy marks her first LPGA Tour win.
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Nelly Korda captured her first major title on Sunday, powering past the competition at the Atlanta Athletic Club.
History in Atlanta! 🏆@NellyKorda wins the 2021 @KPMGWomensPGA by three strokes with a final score of 269 (-19)! pic.twitter.com/KUi2TogaFk
— LPGA (@LPGA) June 27, 2021
The 22-year-old American finished three strokes in front of Lizette Salas, who hung tough all tournament long. The KPMG PGA Championship is Korda’s second straight tour win in two weeks and her third victory of the season.
Korda’s inaugural major championship lifts her to No. 1 in the world rankings, making her the first American to reach the top spot since Stacy Lewis in 2014.
Buhai’s British Open trophy marks her first LPGA Tour win.
Buhai holds a five-shot lead heading into the final round.
In Gee Chun currently leads the pack.
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