Yuri Yoshida captured her first LPGA Tour title at the BMW Ladies Championship, holding off Haeran Ryu and Hye-Jin Choi in a tight finish at Pine Beach Golf Links on Sunday. Yoshida, who was four shots off the lead entering the final round, surged ahead with an eagle and three consecutive birdies on the front nine. However, the lead changed hands dramatically as both Ryu and Yoshida bogeyed the final hole.
Ryu, who led by four strokes going into the final round, shot a 73 and finished at 16-under. Choi, tied for second coming in, also finished at 16-under, one shot behind Yoshida. Choi, seeking her first LPGA victory in 125 career starts, held or shared a 54-hole lead five times previously without converting.
Defending champion Sei Young Kim finished tied for 55th after a final-round 70. The LPGA Tour moves to Kuala Lumpur next week for the Maybank Championship.
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