World number one Annika Sorenstam beat American Pat Hurst 70-74 in an 18-hole play-off today to win her third US Women’s Open at Newport Country Club in Rhode Island.

World number one Annika Sorenstam and American Pat Hurst face an 18-hole play-off for the US Women’s Open title today after they finished tied on even par 284 after a marathon final day at Newport Country Club in Rhode Island.

The start of the first round of the US Women’s Open at Newport Country Club, Rhode Island, was delayed due to fog.