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Coughlin claims Canadian Women’s Open title

By AFP
July 30, 2024
Lauren Coughlin poses with the trophy after the final round of the CPKC Womens Open. — AFP/file
Lauren Coughlin poses with the trophy after the final round of the CPKC Women's Open. — AFP/file 

MONTREAL: Lauren Coughlin birdied two of the last four holes on Sunday to win the Canadian Women’s Open and capture her first career LPGA title.

The 31-year-old American fired a one-under par 71 in the final round to finish 72 holes on 13-under 275 at the Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary. That was good enough for a two-stroke victory over Japan’s Mao Saigo with South Korea’s Ryu Hae-ran and Jenny Shin sharing fourth on 278.

“It’s kind of indescribable. Never really thought it would happen but it did,” Coughlin said. “I’ve had people believe in me for a really long time and I wouldn’t be here without their push and their love.”