The Ladies European Tour had settled in Saudi Arabia for the Aramco Saudi Ladies International and it was world number 1 Lydia Ko who won. With a total of -21, the New Zealander won the tournament one step ahead of the Indian player Aditi Ashok. Pauline Roussin-Bouchard signs a nice top 20 against a strong field of players: she ranks 18th.

Lydia Ko wins in Saudi Arabia

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The Ladies European Tour moved to Saudi Arabia this week for the Aramco Saudi Ladies International on the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club course, with a prize pool of $5 million.

Many great players responded to this event, including world number 1 Lydia Ko and two tricolors: Céline Boutier and Pauline Roussin-Bouchard.

The world number 1 did not hesitate to affirm that she was in charge of women's golf. The New Zealander opened her tournament with a super card of 64 (-8), placing herself directly at the forefront. Lydia Ko then plays 69 (-3) and 66 (-6) to place herself in the last part of Sunday.

Thanks to a final card of 68 (-4), Lydia Ko wins with a total of -21, one shot ahead of the Indian player Aditi Ashok.

Manon De Roey (BEL), Lexi Thompson (USA) and Lilia Vu (USA) complete the podium at -19.

Pauline Roussin-Bouchard signs a nice top 20, she ranks 18th at -10. After an average start to the game on Sunday, the young French player had a high level end to the game with four birdies on her last six holes.

Lydia Ko wins the Aramco Saudi Ladies International

Pauline Roussin-Bouchard during the Aramco Saudi Ladies International – Credits: Tristan Jones / LET

Céline Boutier finished in 45th place in this event in Saudi Arabia. After a good first day in 67 (-5), the French number 1 had more difficulty with cards of 74 (+2), 72 (

To find the final leaderboard of the Aramco Saudi Ladies International Presented By Public Investment Fund: click here.

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