Gina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi.
Gina Kim and Wilson finished at 17-under 263 at Midland Country Club. Gina Kim holed out from the fairway for eagle on the par-4 fifth.
The 26-year-old Gina Kim won in her 64th start on the LPGA Tour, while Wilson was making the ninth start of her rookie season.
Partnership and Trust
Gina Kim and Wilson have played together numerous times, including in the final group on the Epson Tour. Gina Kim trusted Wilson under pressure and asked her to be her partner.
Hyo Joo Kim and Choi finished with a 65. Somi Lee and Jin Hee Im had a 61 to tie for third at 14 under with former UCLA teammates Alison Lee and Lilia Vu (64).
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
