Germany’s Sophia Popov claims maiden major at women’s British Open
World No 304 started day with a three-shot lead but bogeyed first hole before birdieing second and third
23 August 2020 - 20:49
Glasgow — Unheralded German Sophia Popov struck a three-under-par final round of 68 to claim her maiden major title at the women’s British Open at the Royal Troon Old Course on Sunday, finishing two strokes clear of Thailand’s Jasmine Suwannapura at Royal Troon.
Popov, the world No 304, started the day with a three-shot lead but kicked off in inauspicious fashion, bogeying the first hole after landing in a bunker off the tee before bouncing back with birdies on the second and third...
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