At the end of a 4th round full of suspense, Azahara Muñoz retained his title at the Lacoste Ladies Open de France thanks to a magnificent final charge. The Spaniard was suddenly ahead of her compatriot Maria Hernandez, who cracked at the end, and the Welshwoman Amy Boulden, author of a good comeback. Isabelle Boineau, excellent 5th, finished best French after another successful day.

Azahara Muñoz Photos: © ASO / P.Ballet

Azahara Munoz
Photos: © ASO / P.Ballet

Despite three strokes behind with four holes remaining, Azahara Muñoz managed the feat of winning for the second consecutive year at the Chantaco golf course. The 15th player in the world took advantage of the collapse of Maria Hernandez, leader since the first round, to produce her best golf at the decisive moment. Thanks to crucial birdies at 15, 17 and 18, she was suddenly ahead of her compatriot and Welshwoman Amy Boulden. “I played really well all week, but the putts refused to fall. When I got to 17 I knew I needed at least one birdie to hope to go to the play-off. The putts have finally fallen, just at the right time! »She declared after the third victory of her career on the Ladies European Tour. With a card of 3, three hits under par, Muñoz ends all four rounds at -67.

Azahara Muñoz Photos: © ASO / P.Ballet

Azahara Munoz
Photos: © ASO / P.Ballet

After a smooth go punctuated by a birdie, Maria Hernandez broke down on the return, conceding bogeys at 10, 13 and 16 due to a suddenly failing putting. The Spaniard has to be content with 2nd place, which she shares with Amy Boulden. The Welshwoman, who is playing her first professional season at 21, returned a superb 66 (-4) to sign the best performance of her young career.

Isabelle Boineau, 6th last night, offered a 4th round under par (68, -2) to also get the best result of her career. After an exceptional first leg (-4), the Marseillaise experienced a more complicated return (+2). “You have to know how to accept it. I am very happy to have scored under the by the four days. I know now that I have the level, and I will try to keep that confidence to continue to play well until the end of the season, ”she said with a big smile. In success this Sunday, Gwladys Nocera and Anne-Lise Caudal also entered the top 10 of the tournament, finishing 8th and 10th respectively.

Results of the Lacoste Ladies Open de France 2014: click here