It was a heavyweight showdown between two of the best players on the LPGA Tour, and it was the youngster that once again walked away with the trophy.

Lydia Ko, who entered the final round with a share of the lead, looked to close out the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, but was unable to really make a the birdies she needed to separate herself from the field. Meanwhile, Stacy Lewis putting lights out, and she ended up finishing with a 67, closing the gap on Ko and forcing a playoff as Ko was only able to card one birdie and one bogey for an even par 72. Both players were tied at twelve under par.

I felt like, if I could get in at 13 under, I had a really good chance.” Lewis said. “Walking off the range today, I said I was close. After today, it’s getting even a little bit closer.”

The stage was set for the Rolex Number Two and Rolex Number Three to square off against each other.

The two shared a light hearted moment on the first tee of the playoff, but they quickly changed their focus as they hit their tee shots. Lewis’ drive got a bad bounce and settled in the rough as Ko hit hers down the center of the fairway. Lewis’ second shot flew out of the rough and into the crowd, and as Ko’s ball settled on the green, the tournament was safely in Ko’s hands. Lewis had the opportunity to extend the tournament with an 18 foot putt, but she left it short.

I made some really good up and downs on the front nine.” Ko said. “I couldn’t get anything close.”

Stacy played awesome, so I knew I had to play consistently. It’s been such an amazing week. I want to share this with everyone who came out here this week. There are a lot of people out here, and I wanted to thank everyone for their support.”

Ko’s victory was her third Canadian Pacific Women’s Open title in four years, but she is able to cash her winner’s check for the first time. She was made an honorary member of Vancouver Golf Club, where she won her first LPGA Tour title in 2012 at the age of 15. The victory is Ko’s eights on the LPGA Tour and third on the season. She is 18 years old.

Ko entered the final round tied with Candie Kung, who was looking for her first victory in seven years. The 34 year old from Taiwan struggled out of the gates and bogeyed four of her first nine holes, but was able to right the ship and birdie two holes on the back nine to finish tied for fifth. It is Kung’s second straight top 10 finish.

Defending champion So Yeon Ryu looked to be out of the tournament entering the final round, but she relied on her good vibes and previous experience to torch the course on Sunday. She sank six birdies and an eagle for an eight under par round of 64, but she needed one more to get into the playoff. Her finish this week gives her 50 career top 10’s on the LPGA Tour, but is still stuck on only three victories.

Sei Young Kim attempted another miracle finish. With Lewis already in at twelve under, Kim birdied the 16th and 17th holes, with her putt at 17 coming from off the green. After an impressive shot on 18, however, Kim was unable to convert a birdie from inside ten feet. She finished one shot out of the playoff, but her top finishes continue to give her the lead in the Rookie Of The Year rankings.

Rookie Alison Lee entered the day with a chance to win, but had an up and down round and only managed to shoot even par. Lee won’t lose any sleep over her performance, however, as she secured a spot on the American Solheim Cup team. Lee turned pro less than a year ago, which makes her selection to the team that much more impressive. With several veterans hoping for a selection from Captain Juli Inkster, Lee may be the only rookie on the team.

Among the others who finished inside the top 10 were 19 year old Charley Hull and 20 year old Lexi Thompson. Both players have been playing well in recent weeks, and they will both be called upon to big time role players for their Solheim Cup teams. Hull was a surprising addition to the European team two years ago, as she routed Solheim Cup veteran Paula Creamer as a 17 year old. Thompson also won her singles match in her first Cup two years ago.

Also finishing inside the top 10 is Rolex Number one Inbee Park. It was Park’s first event since winning the Women’s British Open and completing the Career Grand Slam.

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