Tucker wins Macau Ladies Open

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MACAU (AFP) — American Natalie Tucker became the first winner from outside Asia on the Ladies Asian Golf Tour when she won the inaugural 80,000-dollar Macau Ladies Open at the Macau Golf and Country Club.

Tucker and overnight leader Mika Kimura looked headed for a playoff, but Kimura missed a short putt to drop a stroke on the final hole, while Tucker holed in for a par and pumped her fist in the air with joy.

Tucker carded one-over 72 for a three-round total of 217, while Kimura signed out with a four-over 75 for a 218 total. Chinese Taipei's Tseng Hsiu Feng finished third with a score of 219.

The 28-year-old Tucker from Florida, who holds a conditional card on the US LPGA Tour, had before the start of the tournament said she hoped to end the Asian women's...