Sweden's Anna Nordqvist surged from behind to win the Evian Championship after beating American Brittany Altomare in a playoff in the rain on Sunday.
It was the 30-year-old Nordqvist’s second major title after she claimed the LPGA Women’s Championship in 2009.
Nordqvist was five shots behind on Saturday but she carded two eagles for a five-under-par 66, ending Sunday nine under with Altomare.
Overnight leader Moriya Jutanugarn of Thailand had a difficult day and missed her spot in the final playoff when she bogeyed the last hole to end up tied for third with past champion Lydia Ko of New Zealand and Australian Katherine Kirk.
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It was the 30-year-old Nordqvist’s second major title after she claimed the LPGA Women’s Championship in 2009.
Nordqvist was five shots behind on Saturday but she carded two eagles for a five-under-par 66, ending Sunday nine under with Altomare.
Overnight leader Moriya Jutanugarn of Thailand had a difficult day and missed her spot in the final playoff when she bogeyed the last hole to end up tied for third with past champion Lydia Ko of New Zealand and Australian Katherine Kirk.
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