Maiden title for Arricau

Frenchwoman Stephanie Arricau won her maiden title on the Robe di Kappa Ladies European Tour. Arricau beat New Zealander Gina Scott at the first extra hole after a thrilling final round at Club de Golf La Coruña in Galicia produced a plethora of birdies.

Arricau beat New Zealander Gina Scott at the first extra hole after a thrilling final round at Club de Golf La Coruña in Galicia produced a plethora of birdies.

She had a double bogey at the last, missing a three foot putt for victory, and had to hold her nerve in the play-off where a par at the first extra hole proved enough when Scott missed a short putt.

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