SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, France (AP) — Spain’s Azahara Munoz successfully defended her French Ladies Open title Sunday, birdieing three of the final four holes for a one-stroke victory.
The former Arizona State star birdied Nos. 15, 17 and 18 for a 3-under 67 and an 11-under 269 total at Chantaco. She has three Ladies European Tour victories and one LGA Tour title.
“I played very solid all week, but the putts just didn’t want to drop,” Munoz said. “When I arrived at 17, I knew I needed at least one birdie to make a playoff. The putts dropped. I guess it was my time!”
Wales’ Amy Boulden and Spain’s Maria Hernandez tied for second. Boulden had a 66, and Hernandez shot 72.
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