Sei Young Kim won the Pelican Women's Championship (LPGA) this Sunday in Bellair, Florida, her second consecutive victory this season. Perrine Delacour finished well, the only Frenchwoman who crossed the cut hooks the top 20.

Sei Young Kim wins Pelican Women's Championship

Sei Young Kim wins Pelican Women's Championship - Photo Tristan Jones -LET

After her triumph at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on October 11 in her last start, Kim with a final score of 266 (-14), clinches her 12th victory on the LPGA Tour. His second success this season and breaks the tie for third on the South Korean winning list with Jiyai Shin, behind Inbee Park (20) and Se Ri Pak (25).

Kim was doused with champagne to celebrate her victory as is the custom.

«My friends poured it on my head, then on my T-shirtSaid Kim, also a five-time winner on the KLPGA. "I took my champagne shower. And then drink a little of course to feel me - you know, a little drunk. "

The 27-year-old South Korean is the first player since Ariya Jutanugarn in 2016 to win a second title in a row after a major.

“After the tournament, I just want to relax and feel fresh, and don't think about golf anymore,” Kim said. “I just want to have fun. "

American Ally McDonald could not do better than a 68 (-2). Insufficient to worry the South Korean who started with 5 points ahead of the tee of 1.

“I'm really happy with the way I played,” said McDonald. “I hung on… Obviously, after a win, getting a second place is all I can ask for. "

Stéphanie Meadow finished alone third at 9 points after a 69.

Lydia Ko (69) and Austin Ernst (68) finished 4th at -8 and Brooke Henderson (69), Jessica Korda (64), Angela Stanford (65) and Jennifer Song (65) shared 5th position at -7.

Jin Young Ko, world No. 1 for 68 weeks, finished 34th at 3 points with a 71 (-1) card for his return to the LPGA Tour. Ko was at her home in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kim is on the verge of taking first place in the world rankings.

“It means a lot to me, # 1 is on my wishlist this year, it's my biggest goal this year,” Kim said. “Before it was an Olympic gold medal, which was my first goal, but it's canceled. Maybe next year. "

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