Despite a very solid last lap in 68 (-4) -10 total, Céline Boutier lost at the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic (LET), against the Australian Minjee Lee, who won with a birdie. at the first playoff hole in an exciting duel under the moonlight and Dubaiote spotlights of the Emirates Golf Club.

LET: Céline Boutier bows in playoff against Minjee Lee

LET: Céline Boutier bows in playoff against Minjee Lee - Photo LET

Unperturbed for fifteen holes, Céline Boutier seemed to be heading straight for a third coronation on the Ladies European Tour, but a second shot sent into the water at 16 forced her to concede an expensive bogey on this par 5. In ambush in the part just behind her, Australian Minjee Lee slammed a crucial birdie putt on the same hole, coming back to height imposing a sudden death playoff in the spotlight of the Emirates Golf Club, after the two players returned the same final score, 206 (-10).

An outcome at the end of the fatal suspense for the Francilienne of the LPGA. While her birdie chip at 18 to take the lead alone failed a few inches from the hole, Australia's Minjee Lee birdied a string of over 6 meters to secure the victory.

The German Laura Fuenfstueck, the Spanish and defending champion Nuria Iturrioz and the Swedish Caroline Hedwall, leader for 36 holes, take the third step of the podium at -9.

In the hard Wednesday after the first round with a heavy 76 (+4), Céline Herbin, the other French golfer this week in the United Arab Emirates, finished much better with a 70 (-2) Thursday and a 68 (-4) this Friday. La Normande, also a resident of the LPGA Tour, finished 21st at -2 (214) ... If Minjee Lee wins her eighth success with the pros, the first on the European Tour, Boutier must be content with second place for the one of his rare appearances of the season on his home circuit.

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