Ochoa wins in Vegas

Lorena Ochoa carded a final-round six-under-par 66 to win the Takefuji Classic in Las Vegas.

Lorena Ochoa carded a final-round six-under-par 66 to win the Takefuji Classic in Las Vegas.

The Mexican finished at 19 under on 197 to record her first win of the season and fourth of her career at The Las Vegas Country Club.

The 24-year-old won by three shots from rookie Seon Hwa Lee of Korea, who also shot a 66 to record her third runner-up finish of the season.

Brittany Lincicome, who entered the day two shots behind Ochoa, signed for a 69 to finish third – the best finish of her LPGA career.

Juli Inkster tied the course record with a nine-under 63 to finish fourth at 13 under on 203.

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