Marina Alex broke through to win her first LPGA title in spectacular fashion Sunday at the Cambia Portland Classic.
She won with a bold final-round charge.
Six shots back at day’s start, Alex won in a four-shot runaway.
With five consecutive birdies on the front nine, Alex caught and passed Georgia Hall, winner of last month’s Ricoh Women’s British Open.
Alex was two shots ahead by the time she made the turn.
“It was an incredible day,” Alex said. “I’m proud of myself.”
Alex closed with a 7-under-par 65, leaving her at 19 under overall.