American Thompson ralies to win Meijer Classic

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Lexi Thompson watches her tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club on July 26, 2015 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (AFP Photo/Gregory Shamus)

Grand Rapids (United States) (AFP) - American Lexi Thompson came from behind to earn her fifth career USLPGA Tour win Sunday, firing a six-under 65 for a one-shot victory in the Meijer Classic.

Thompson, who placed third at the Women's PGA Championship earlier this year, finished the week at the Blythefield Country Club at 18-under-par 266.

Her score was four shots better than the previous tournament record of 270 set at the inaugural event by South Korean's Lee Mi-Rim and Park In-Bee in 2014 -- when Lee beat Park in a playoff for the title.