Korea wins Queen Sirikit Cup

Korea wins Queen Sirikit Cup

Published Apr. 9, 2010 2:11 a.m. ET

Fifteen-year-old Kim Hyo-joo shot a 7-under 65 to guide defending champions South Korea to a seven-shot win Friday at the Queen Sirikit Cup Asia-Pacific women's teams golf championship.

Korea began the third and final round two shots behind hosts New Zealand but carded a combined 8-under 136 to retain the title with a three-round total of 420. Teams have three players with the best two scores counting in each round.

New Zealand shot 145 in the final round for a total of 427, led by 12-year-old Lydia Ko who had a 2-under 70 and was even par through three rounds.

Australia placed third, three shots behind New Zealand.

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