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putt. I kept aiming more and more right because it one point for the LPGA Hall of Fame. Ko now has 21 of
looked like it was a swinging putt and ended up being the 27 points needed to gain entry into the prestigious
the perfect read. sorority.
“I normally line up my ball where I want to start it. I Kang finished runner-up, a week after winning the
lined it up and stood up to it and said, ‘I think this is still Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
too low.’ I had already aimed quite a few feet out, and Yuka Saso (67) captured outright third, two shots back of
[my caddie] Derek [Kistler] had a point that was a few Ko, while Charley Hull (68) and Celine Boutier (69) shared
feet right of the hole. Sometimes I get frustrated because fourth at -11. Delray Beach resident Lexi Thompson (68)
I end up trusting my feel over the ball. But in that case, finished in a tie for sixth on -7 with Brooke Henderson
feel helped me out.” (68), while Nelly Korda shot 2-under 76 to conclude the
Along with the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio title comes week in a tie for 20th at -2. With her finish, Korda is now

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