Late eagle earns Martin victory

American Mo Martin won the Ricoh Women’s British Open in stunning fashion yesterday, firing an eagle on the 72nd to finish a shot ahead of Norway’s Suzann Pettersen and China’s Shanshan Feng.

Martin’s approach to the 18th ran into the flag and finished six feet from the hole to set up a closing round of 72 in windy conditions at Royal Birkdale.

“The second shot is one I’m going to remember. I actually heard it hit the flag and said ’Oh my God”’ said Martin, who had recorded just one top-10 finish in 63 previous LPGA starts.