Japan’s Ai Miyazato captures her second Evian Masters title winning by two strokes reports Susanne Kemper.
Miyazato, who also captured the 2009 Evian Masters, was never headed on the final day to win the event that from next year will be the LGPA’s fifth Major.
Miyazoto celebrates second Evian Masters success with volunteers.
Miyazoto was doused in the sponsor’s product in what has now become a tradition at the Evian Masters.
American Stacy Lewis, who captured the inaugural Major of 2011- the Kraft Nabisco Championship, finished tied in second place on 13-under par.
Japan’s Mimi Saiki, American Angela Stanford, and Korea’s I.K. Kim shared third place at 12-under par.
Parachutists landed carrying the Japanese flag for Miyazato on the 18th green while the Japanese national anthem rang out as the 26 year old former World No. 1 recevied the gleaming trophy and the winner’s cheque.
“Amazing,” she said.
“This is my favorite tournament. When I won here in 2009 it was my first win and it was so special.
“So to win again today is great because we have had such sad times in Japan with the tsunami and I have spent so much time living in Sendai.
“This year I felt I was playing for Japan.”
Her parents were present to support her and it was also the first time they have seen her win on the LPGA.
Miyazato said that she would be making some donations from this win to the charity she started for Japanese relief work as well as other causes back in Japan.
Japan flag flies high at Evian Masters
The 26 year old Miyazato, Rolex ranked 10th prior to this win, now has 23 career wins to her credit.
Chilly conditions greeted the girls over the final day with breezes and sun playing tag during the day to the devilment of the players on the water logged Evian Masters course (par 72).
Korea’s Chella Choi shot the best round of the day of a six under (66).
The stars of the LPGA now cross the English Channel and head north to Carnoustie for their first ever appearance on the famed Scottish course for the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
