Probably The Most Interesting LPGA Tournament Ever

Christie Kerr Swings Her Way To Victory

Veteran American Christie Kerr drained a 30-foot birdie putt to take home the Sime Darby LPGA 2017 trophy and a handsome payday in what is her 20th career win over 20 years on Tour. Kerr, who celebrated her 40th birthday this month finshed the day with an even-par 71, for an overall score of 15-under  29 for the tournament, one shot ahead of Jacqui Concolino, Danielle Kang and Shanshan Feng who settled for tied second place.

"What a way to win. I always said I wanted to get a win in my 40's and I got it pretty quick." - Christie Kerr

The win makes Kerr the 27th player in LPGA history to notch 20 career victories and the first 40 year old to win since 2011 when Scottish golfer Catriona Matthew won the Lorena Ochoa Invitational at 42.

Strong showing from defending champion Shanshan Feng who finished tied second, just one stroke behind the winner. WIth this year's second-placed finish, Shanshan Feng has three runner-up finishes and two wins in TPC Kuala Lumpur over the past five years. 

Stacy Lewis posted a 68, to finish tied 5th with a total score of 13-under 271, 2 strokes behind the winner Christie Kerr.

​Solid performance from 19-year old Nelly Korda who posted a 6-under 65 (including a superb eagle on the par 5 16th) to shoot up seven places, finishing tied fifth. 

Lydia Ko carded a 67, an improvement from the previous two days when the Kiwi golfer scored 72 and 70.

Indian talent, Aditi Ashok, the only Indian participant in the tournament marched her way to a respectable tied-28th position, a creditable performance for the 19-year old. 

Talented English golfer Charley Hull scored a superb 65, the second-lowest score for the day, finishing in 16th position with a total score of 9-under 275 for the tournament.

A final round score of 68 propelled Cheyennne Woods 13 places up the leaderboard, to finish tied 33rd. 

Nelly Korda seems pleased with her performance. The youngster scored a 6-under 65, the second lowest score for the day to finish tied fifth with a total score of 13-under 271, just two strokes behind the winner Christie Kerr.

Korea's So Yeon Ryu finished tied 13th with a total score of 10-under 274. 

Difficult week for LPGA star Michelle Wie. The Hawaiian scored a 73, finishing tied 59th haing posted scores in the 70s all four days.