American Kang overcomes nerves to claim LPGA Shanghai title


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 21 Oct 2018

FILE PHOTO - HSBC Women's Champions 2014 - Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore - 1/3/14 USA's Danielle Kang tees off from the 2nd tee during the third round Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jeremy Lee Livepic

(Reuters) - American Danielle Kang overcame flailing nerves to fire a three-under-par 69 in the final round and claim the inaugural LPGA Shanghai title by two-strokes on Sunday.

Kang, who started the final day one shot off the lead, failed to make any gains on the front nine and dropped a shot at the par-five fourth hole.

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