CARLSBAD, Calif. — Nasa Hataoka won the Kia Classic on Sunday at Aviara Golf Club for her third victory in her last 16 LPGA Tour starts. The 20-year-old Japanese player closed with a 5-under 67 for a three-stroke victory over playing partner Inbee Park, top-ranked Sung Hyun Park, Jin Young Ko, Azahara Munoz and Danielle Kang. “Big tournament coming up next week, so I’ll celebrate a little bit but get my mind refreshed and start again next week,” Hataoka said. “She played really solid,” Inbee Park said. Just very smart.”Winless in 12 months, Inbee Park had a 71 to miss a chance for her 20th LPGA Tour victory.

Source: National Post April 01, 2019 01:28 UTC