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Ueda captures the Mizuno Classic

by : Sports News Editor

Date : Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:28:14 GMT





MIE, Japan, Nov. 4 (UPI) Momoko Ueda Sunday won the LPGA 's Mizuno Classic by two shots over Reilley Rankin and Maria Hjorth at Mie, Japan. lt;br gt; lt;br / gt; While competing in her native country, the 21-year-old became the 12th winner on the tour this season. lt;br gt; lt;br / gt; She closed with a 6-under 66, including a rare double eagle at the seventh hole, for a final total of 13-under 203. lt;br gt; lt;br / gt; The victory was worth $210,000 to Ueda. lt;br gt; lt;br / gt; "I 'm really, really glad I won, " she said. "I learned sometimes patience brings fortune. " lt;br gt; lt;br / gt; Ueda entered the final round last year with the lead after shooting 64 Saturday, but shot a 74 in the final round to finish seven shots behind champion Karrie Webb. lt;br gt; lt;br / gt; Rankin (67) and Hjorth (67) finished 5-under 205 Sunday. lt;br gt; lt;br / gt; Shinobu Moromizato finished fourth at 8-under 208, while a group of five shared fifth place at 7-under 209. lt;br gt; lt;br / gt; Laura Davies -- the leader after the first round and a co-leader with Ueda after the second -- was among those who finished six shots back after an even-par 72 Sunday. lt;br gt; lt;br gt;Copyright 2007 by United Press International



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