Stacy Lewis finishes tied for fourth at Lorena Ochoa Invitational
American Stacy Lewis posted an overall 276 at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational 2012 to take the fourth position along with Candie Kung of Chinese Taipei.
Lewis was among the favourites for the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) tournament, but she failed to fully capitalise on favourable weather and good course conditions.
The four-round match was held at Guadalajara Country Club, Mexico, with the participation of other key figures like defending champion Catriona Matthew, current world number Yani Tseng and
South Korean Inbee Park.
Lewis got off to an impressive start as she shot a 67, but a 70 in the second and a 71 in the third round dented her position and she was left struggling to bounce back in the final round
on Sunday.
Although a 68 in the final round helped her improve her position a little, other players already boosted their positions to move up on the leaderboard.
American Cristie Kerr shot an overall score of 272 to win the title. Kerr remained impressive in all the four rounds, having capitalised on her improved swing and solid short game.
Lewis started the round on Sunday in clumsy style as she carded a bogey on the easy par-5 third hole. She, however, avoided bogeys after the third hole and managed to launch five birdies.
“It was a lot of pressure you know? That’s what everyone has been talking about- and I’m just glad that I took care of it this week,” Lewis said while speaking to the LPGA Tour at the end
of the final round on Sunday.
“I didn’t play my best but I got it done when I needed to, I made some really good pats on the back , and I don’t know it’s just really cool”.
She went on to say that she failed to make a fiery start, which eventually made her lose momentum in the next rounds.
Currently leading the Rolex Player of the Year list, Lewis’s biggest goal for the tournament was to remain in contention in all the four rounds, as she is being trailed by Inbee Park.
However, the American star has now put herself in a quite comfortable position now, with a fresh top-10 finish in Mexico.
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