Australia's Karrie Webb held off Annika Sorenstam on Sunday to win the 2022 Senior LPGA Championship and claim her first senior title.
Key points:
- The 47-year-old closed with a five-under 67 for a four-shot victory
- The tournament was billed as a duel between Webb and fellow Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam
- Meanwhile, Canadian Brooke Henderson won the Evian Championship by one shot
The 47-year-old Webb closed with a five-under 67 for a four-shot victory at Salina Country Club.
"It's been a long time since I've had to make putts down the stretch to win a golf tournament," Webb said.
"The mouth was getting dry and the little putts were seeming a little bit longer."
The tournament was set up for a duel between the two Hall of Fame players, who were rivals in their prime.
Fifty-one-year-old Sorenstam opened with an eagle and went out in 31 to tie the Australian for the lead.
"It was kind of a 'game-on' moment," Webb said.
"Once that went in, I was like, 'All right here we go.' I just knew I had to play my best golf."
But Sorenstam didn't make a birdie the rest of the way, finishing with a 69 as Webb pulled away.
"I wish I would have continued that pressure that I started on," Sorenstam said.
"It would have been fun, but I think I ran out of gas a little bit."
In hot and breezy conditions, Webb regained the lead with birdies on the 10th and 12th holes, then made eagle on the par-five 14th.
She finished at 14-under 202 and won $60,000.
"I think it was a great head-to-head for most of the day, and I think we both played well," Sorenstam said.
"She just came out on top this time. But it's always nice to have the fans and spectators out there cheering and creating a good atmosphere."
Laura Diaz was third at seven-under after a 70.
Brooke Henderson claims second major title
Meanwhile, Canadian golfer Brooke Henderson has won the Evian Championship, claiming her second major title by one shot.
Hannah Green and Stephanie Kyriacou were the best of the Australians in equal 31st at seven-under.
Two-time major winner and defending champion Minjee Lee finished tied for 43rd at three-under.
Lee was effectively out of contention after a disappointing third round.
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