New Zealander Lydia Ko has swept to a five-shot victory at the Saudi Ladies International with an impressive last-round 65.
The former world No.1 did not drop a stroke as she followed up her course record-equalling third-round 63 at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club with another fine display on Sunday.
Her seven-under-par round featured five birdies and an eagle and took her to a final score of 23 under.
🥳 GO GO LYDIA KO 🥳
— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) November 7, 2021
After a final day score of 65 (-7) Lydia Ko is the @aramcoladiesint Champion 🏆
What a sensational Saudi performance 🙌#RaiseOurGame | #SaudiLadiesIntl pic.twitter.com/lTVL1sLGaQ
Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul, second overnight, comfortably held onto the runner-up spot after shooting 66 to finish on 18 under. It was a performance which also guaranteed the 18-year-old, who has won twice this year, would finish top of the Race to Costa del Sol standings.
England's Alice Hewson holed three birdies in her final four holes to sign for a 69 and claim a share of third alongside Solheim Cup star Carlota Ciganda of Spain on 13 under.
A shot behind in level fifth were Australia's Whitney Hillier, after a final round 67, and Germany's Olivia Cowan.
Sydney's Stephanie Kyriacou was equal ninth after making up ground with a 65 to finish ten under, and Perth's Min-Jee Lee equal-17th on six-under.
Source: thewest.com.au