Photo: Christina Kim twitter account

Christina kim won his first victory on the LPGA circuit on Sunday after nine years and three days, beating Shanshan feng on the second play-off hole and having seen his lead melt five strokes, like snow in the sun.

“This is the biggest win of my life, without a doubt,” Kim said.

The 30-year-old American celebrated her victory by starting an exuberant dance on the green of the 18th.
Kim hugs her younger brother TJ Jones, Wie very moved, wiping away her tears after kissing Kim and her younger brother. 

“I can't find the words to say how I'm feeling right now. " commented Kim. " The emotion overwhelms me, I live a moment surrealist. I am very proud and honored to be victorious in this incredible tournament. "

Kim hadn't won anything since November 2005, ending an almost 10-year famine. She also won the 2004 Longs Drug Challenge.

Chinese Shanshan Feng and South Korean Park Inbee, again world No. 1, finished on the 2nd and 3rd step of the podium respectively.

Nice recovery for the French Karine Icher who finished 12th.