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Ko holds her nerve to claim first major in California

Jin Young Ko poses with the Dinah Shore Trophy
Jin Young Ko poses with the Dinah Shore Trophy

Jin Young Ko won her second tournament in three weeks with a three-shot victory at the ANA Inspiration in California.

The 23-year-old, who won the LPGA Founders Cup a fortnight ago, went into the final round at Rancho Mirage at the top of the tree and carded a 70 to take the title.

It was a mixed round for the South Korean, with two birdies and a bogey on the front nine and a pair of dropped shots mixed with three birdies on the back nine.

Her compatriot Mi Hyang Lee also carded a 70 in the final round to secure second place, finishing on seven under and three shots behind Jin.

Lexi Thompson improved from 15th to third after carding a 67 to finish the tournament six under, one shot ahead of Carlota Ciganda and In-Hyung Kim.

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