Posted on May 3, 2021 in News.
LPGA: Céline Boutier top 15, Hyo Joo Kim wins
Céline Boutier posted a third 69 in a row this Sunday in Singapore, to grab a very honorable 14th place (-8) at the HSBC Women's World Championship. The Frenchwoman finished 9 strokes behind the South Korean winner Hyo Joo Kim, who pocketed her 5th title on the LPGA Tour.
Hyo Joo Kim wins the HSBC Women's World Championship, her 5th LPGA Tour title. LPGA photo via Twitter
The world number nine Hyo Joo Kim, returns to the winning circle in Singapore. Author of a superb 64 without error, the 25-year-old player, winner of the Evian Championship 2014, returns to victory 5 years after her last success.
The South Korean is suddenly ahead of the Australian Hannah green 2nd to -16, the Thai Patty tavatanakit, Inbee Park et Xiyu Lin have tied for third at -15.
« Those six bogeys I made were missed short putts. Usually I am very confident with my putter. So I just tried to concentrate when I needed to make short putts, and I think it's the focus that makes the difference ”Kim said. It certainly made the difference on Sunday, as she recorded her lowest score since her last participation in the 2019 Evian Championship with a 64 without a bogey to win the fourth title of her career on the LPGA Tour and the first since 2016. .
Green was on cloud nine with two strokes ahead of Kim, after her second eagle of the week on the 14th, then birdie on the 16. But a disastrous end brought the Australian back down to earth, completing two bogeys on her last two holes in the moment when his third career victory was being played out.
« I didn't really feel like I was there until I scored the 14th. It was a great way to gain momentum. I had a very good putt on 16 to birdie, but very disappointed with my two 3 putts to finish. I felt a little nervous on the 18th Said Green, who ultimately finished second in solo at -16. " I'm obviously very close so I just hope I can keep this momentum going and who knows, have a good result next week.."
Kim followed the outcome on a television in the players' lounge and then realized that she had won, then was showered completely with champagne by her friends. " My goal this year was to achieve a victory, and I'm happy to have already achieved this goal.“Kim said. “While playing on the KLPGA Tour last year, I honed my game to perform this year on the LPGA, I'm very happy these results came out. "
Céline Boutier in confidence
With a third and consecutive 69, the Parisienne secured a beautiful 14th place Sunday on the Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. His second top 15 of the season after his 11th place in the opening tournament of the American circuit in January.
A good omen for the Parisian who, after a more complicated month in February and March, seems to regain sensations.
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