Brilliant Korda wins in Malaysia, Ko closes gap

Yahoo Sports | October 11, 2015

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Jessica Korda of the US (L) is sprayed with water by Jang Ha-Na of South Korea (C) to celebrate her victory on the 18th hole after winning the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2015 golf tournament at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club on October 11, 2015 (AFP Photo/Modh Rasfan)

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - American star Jessica Korda produced an impressive final round Sunday to grab the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia title with a four-stroke victory in her first triumph this year.

The 22-year-old daughter of former Australian Open tennis champion Petr Korda overcame a stiff challenge from Lydia Ko and defending champion Feng Shanshan to secure her win.