Golf: Webb defies elements to win in style.
AUSTRALIA'S Karrie Webb became the first three-time winner of the Weetabix British Women's Open, the last Major of the season, with a brilliant closing round of six-under-par 66 at Turnberry yesterday.On 15-under-par 273, the 27-year-old claimed her sixth Major and the pounds 155,000 first prize by two shots from fellow Australian Michelle Ellis, who shot 68, and Spain's Paula Marti, who had a 69.
Webb, who also won the title at Woburn in 1995 and Sunningdale two years later, had a flawless final day in the wind and rain. She took the lead with four birdies in the first 10 holes and added more at the 12th and 17th. Having missed the cut as the two-time defending champion at last month's US Open, the victory had extra-special meaning. ``I'm delighted the way I stood up to the pressure at the weekend,'' said the 27-year-old, who started the final round three off the lead.
``This is definitely one of my greatest moments.''
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| Title Annotation: | Sport |
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| Publication: | South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales) |
| Date: | Aug 12, 2002 |
| Words: | 168 |
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