Former world No.1 Jiyai Shin has mowed down rising Australian star Cassie Porter to claim a five-shot victory in the women’s Vic Open at 13th Beach.
The 20-year-old Porter had led after each of the opening three rounds, but she was unable to go with the South Korean superstar on Sunday.
Porter’s two-shot overnight advantage had disappeared within the opening two holes, which included a bogey for the Australian on the 1st and a birdie for Shin on the 2nd.
It was to be a portent of what was to come.
Shin eventually signed for a one-under 71 and a four-round total of 14-under 275.
The two-time British Open champ became the fourth major winner to join a celebrated Vic Open honour roll since the women’s event became a 72-hole event in 2013.
Porter bogeyed the last to sign for a seven-over 79 and slip all the way back to a tie for fourth with American Emma Talley at eight under.
They were a shot behind Australian Grace Kim and Pavarisa Yoktuan from Thailand, who were tied for second.
Australia’s LPGA Tour regular Su Oh had easily the best round of the day in difficult windy conditions, a superb five-under 67, to vault up to a tie for sixth.
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