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Creamer's swing changes paying early dividends

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Paula Creamer birdied three of her final four holes Sunday at the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic to tie for fifth in the LPGA season opener.

It’s a promising start to the work Creamer is doing with her new swing coach, Gary Gilchrist.

Creamer, 29, who has only been working with Gilchrist for a little more than a month, hit 17 of 18 greens in regulation Sunday and averaged 271 yards per drive for the week.

“I put zero expectations on myself this week,” Creamer said. “I made a big change working with Gary Gilchrist, and I love it.