Golf: Ko bags another top-five finish

Lydia Ko tees off on the third hole during the final round. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
Lydia Ko tees off on the third hole during the final round. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
Lydia Ko has had another strong tournament on the LPGA Tour, finishing in a share of fourth place at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic in Ontario, Canada.

The 17-year-old shot a final round five-under 66 to finish the tournament at 16-under, seven shots behind winner, and world number one, Inbee Park. The South Korean began the day in second but surged past overnight leader Shanshan Feng with a 10-under 61.

Ko's round included an eagle at the par five fifth hole and four birdies. She ended her round and tournament with back-to-back birdies to move into the top five.

It is the New Zealander's fourth top five finish this year.

The next stop on the LPGA Tour is the US Open at Pinehurst, North Carolina, starting June 19.

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