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Korean Ha Na Jang rallies to win Women's Australian Open

By The Sports Xchange
Ha Na Jang. (LPGA Tour/Instagram)
Ha Na Jang. (LPGA Tour/Instagram)

South Korean Ha Na Jang finished with an eagle and three birdies over her last six holes on Sunday to come from four shots back for a three-stroke victory in the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide, Australia.

Jang carded a 4-under 69 for a 10-under total of 282 at Royal Adelaide Golf Club, picking up her fourth career win on the LPGA Tour and first of the 2017 season.

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''It's a really good, strong finish. That is why it's good sport today,'' said Jang, ranked No. 6 in the world.

After an opening bogey in the final round, Jang regained her composure.

''The first hole I was very nervous on the tee because I want to make birdie at every hole, more aggressive and try that,'' Jang said.

Denmark's Nanna Madsen shot a 73 to finish three shots back at 7 under.

Japan's Haru Nomura (73), the 2016 champion, finished in a four-way tie for third place at 6 under with No. 2-ranked Ariya Jutanugarn (71) of Thailand and Australians Minjee Lee (70) and Sarah Jane Smith (75).

Lizette Salas, who had a two-stroke lead heading into the final round, struggled with a 78 to drop into a share of seventh place at 5 under with six others, including fellow Americans Beth Allen (70) and Marina Alex (73).

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American Michelle Wie shot a 75 to finish in a tie for 30th at even par. Cheyenne Woods, the niece of Tigers Woods, shot a 77 for a share of 52nd at 3 over.

World No. 1 Lydia Ko of New Zealand never contended throughout the week and finished in a tie for 46th at 2 over after a final-round 75.

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