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remained a two-woman tussle that was as much about host the Women’s PGA that previously held a men’s major
will as it was about skill. Salas absorbed the best Korda – proved to be a test of both shot making and decision
had to offer until Nelly’s power ultimate carried the day. making. PGA course set-up guru Kerry Haigh moved
Fueled by a pair of eagles, Korda closed with a 68 to around tees to create a drivable par-4 and some reachable
finish 19-under-par 269 while Salas posted a 71 to be at par-5s while tucking hole locations close to watery penalty
272. Molinaro and Hyo Joo Kim tied for third at 278 while areas, forcing players to make risk/reward decisions.
Tavatanakit and 2017 Women’s PGA champion Danielle Between them, Nelly and Jessica Korda now have 12 LPGA
Kang were at 280. Boutier and Austin Ernst finished at Tour victories and a major championship. That Nelly, 22,
281 with Amy Yang, Cydney Clanton and Xiyu Lin at 282. got a major before 28-year-old Jessica, is likely something
Atlanta Athletic Club – the sixth consecutive venue to that will come up when the five Kordas gather around the

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