Shanshan Feng is no stranger to the winner’s circle as this is her fifth win on the LPGA Tour and first since winning the 2014 Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia. Feng (-17) shot a final round 67 that proved to be just enough to grab her first victory of 2016 season as she defeated Suzann Pettersen by three-strokes at this year’s Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia.
“It feels great,” Feng said. “My record here is really good, especially the past four years. I had a very fantastic week, every time I come back here, it makes me feel like I’m at home. I’m really relaxed and I love everything, love the food, love the people. So I’m really looking forward to come back every year.”
Feng started the day with a bogey on the first hole but recovered nicely with birdies on two of her first five holes, finishing out the round with three birdies on the back nine.
The eventual winner started the day with a two-shot lead after a 64 in the third round. Feng has been one of the LPGA’s hottest players of late, with top-4 finishes in each of her last four starts.
Pettersen finished solo second at 14-under par. Defending champion Jessica Korda after a slow start in Malaysia finished strong with final round 70 to share 12th place.
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