(Reuters) - Lexi Thompson overcame an early scare before easing to a six-stroke victory at the Honda LPGA Thailand event on Sunday with a win that will also lifts the American to number three in the world rankings.
Thompson, who started the final round with a four-stroke advantage, carded a four-under-par 68 for a 20-under total to register a seventh LPGA Tour win of her career and third title since July.
If the 21-year-old was hoping for an afternoon stroll in Pattaya she was in for a shock when playing partner Chun In-gee mounted an early assault with birdies on the first three holes that cut Thompson's lead to one shot.