CME Group Tour Championship (LPGA Tour): Céline Boutier on

Although co-leader at first of the final spherical of the CME Group Tour Championship, Celine Boutier didn't actually participate within the match between Jin Young Ko, Nelly Korda and Nasa Hataoka. And for good purpose: the Frenchwoman was taking part in within the half previous that of the opposite leaders this Sunday, and due to this fact fought her personal battle with out worrying in regards to the gamers talked about. And after a tasteless third spherical, it discovered colour on this final spherical marked by 4 birdies, two bogeys, and a lovely eagle at 17 to complete in type. “It was great to finish the game by returning this putt (about 9m, editor's note), because putting was not my strong point today”, she commented on the microphone of LPGA Tour.

With a rating of 68 (-4) this Sunday, Céline Boutier was due to this fact granted a lovely third place at -18, tied with the American Mina Harigae. ” I'm satisfied. It's one of the toughest fields of the season, our sixth Major in a way, so finishing on a podium is really a very positive result. I could certainly have won a few shots here and there, but I'm happy to end the season on a high note ”, concluded the best French player, who ended the year in 18th place in the Race to the CME Globe. “I am delighted with my season, and very excited to do better next year! “

The victory went, with out dispute, to Jin younger ko. The Korean signed an indication by making 9 birdies in 18 holes for a whopping 63 (-9), the most effective rating of the week, which allowed her to win at -23 with a stroke forward of Nasa Hataoka (64). The new world no 1 not solely retained her title within the occasion and signed her fifth victory of the season, but in addition received the Race to the CME Globe for the second yr in a row, to the detriment of Nelly Korda, Tied for fifth this Sunday at Tiburón Golf Club.