EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, July 26 (UPI) -- Ai Miyazato of Japan rolled in a birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff with Sophie Gustafson Sunday and won the LPGA's Evian Masters in France.
The victory was the first in four seasons on the tour for Miyazato.
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The 24-year-old Miyazato shot a 69 and Gustafson a 70 in the final round, tying at 14-under-par 274 and setting up the playoff.
"I was dreaming about this when I was young, so my dream has come true," Miyazato said after her win. "I went through a lot of tough times, especially the last couple years."
Miyazato won $487,000.
Meena Lee (65) and Cristie Kerr (70) shared third place at 275.
Helen Alfredsson (70), Paula Creamer (70) and Karrie Webb (71) tied for fifth at 277.
