CNN —American star Lilia Vu sealed an impressive victory at the Women’s Open on Sunday, as she remained unyielding under the pressure of the final round while her rivals dropped shots along the way.
Victory marked a comeback of sorts for Vu who has endured a rollercoaster few months.
Lilia Vu celebrates as drinks are poured on her on the 18th green.
“It was really hard those past couple of months and somehow they believed in me and helped me get this win here.”Vu became the first American winner of the Women’s Open since 2014.
Vu’s compatriot Ally Ewing, who had been the runaway leader ahead of the final two rounds, eventually finished in a tie for sixth, four-under par.
Persons:
Lilia Vu, England’s Charley Hull, ” Vu, “, ” Hull, Jiyai Shin, Amy Yang, Hyo Joo Kim, Vu, Angel Yin, Richard Heathcote, Ally Ewing
Organizations:
CNN, Walton Health Golf, Chevron, PGA, U.S, Women’s, Hull
Locations:
American, Tadworth, England