Sunday, 25 Oct 2020. 5:05 PM
American Ally McDonald gave herself a nice gift for her 28th birthday: she won her first LPGA title on Sunday by winning at the Drive On Championship in Greensboro.
The 62nd player in the world made Sunday during the last round of the competition a card of 69 (-3 under par) and is ahead of a stroke only in the general, with a final score of 272 (-16), her compatriot Danielle Kang , 5th in the world.
Previously, McDonald’s had never managed to do better than third on the LPGA Tour.
“I never doubted my ability, but it’s really hard to get a victory,” said the American after her victory, her voice broken with emotion. Here, I had to hang in there and I’m really happy with this victory. “
Rookie Bianca Pagdanganan, 22 years old and 233rd in the world, completes the podium.
Canadian Alena Sharp finished 52nd.
Final classification:
1. Ally McDonald (USA) -16 (66-68-69-69)
2. Danielle Kang (USA) -15 (65-70-70-68)
3. Bianca Pagdanganan (PHI) -14 (68-67-69-70)
4. Carlota Ciganda (ESP) -13 (73-65-68-69)
Mina Harigae (USA) -13 (72-68-68-67)
6. Ariya Jutanugarn (THA) -11 (67-69-72-69)
Katherine Kirk (AUS) -11 (72-65-70-70)
8. Brittany Altomare (USA) -10 (71-67-70-70)
Matilda Castrén (FIN) -10 (69-69-73-67)
Lydia Ko (NZL) -10 (71-70-68-69)
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