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Solheim Cup star Maja Stark outlasted world No 1 Nelly Korda to claim a maiden major title with an impressive two-shot victory at the US Women’s Open.
Stark took a one-shot lead into the final day at Erin Hills and never left top spot during an intriguing final round, where the chasing pack threatened to put pressure on the Swede without ever being able to move alongside her.
The 25-year-old could afford a bogey-bogey finish to her final-round 72 and still finish two clear of Rio Takeda and Korda, who posted a one-under 71 but extended her wait for a first win of the season.
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Stark ended the week on seven under and is the first European winner of the US Women's Open since Annika Sorenstam in 2006, with the win also securing her the first prize of $2.4m.
Hyejin Choi and Ruoning Yin shared fourth spot with Mao Saigo, who was chasing back-to-back major titles after April's Chevron Championship success, while England's Charley Hull ended tied-12th after dropping three shots over the last four holes of her final-round 71.
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The LPGA Tour heads to New Jersey for the ShopRite LPGA Classic, beginning on Friday, while the next women's major is the KPMG Women's PGA Championship - live from June 19-22 on Sky Sports Golf. Get Sky Sports or stream with NOW.
