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Lydia Ko finishes strong in first 2021 event, taking share of second in Florida

March 1, 2021

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko has started her new season in good form with a second place finish at the Gainbridge LPGA tournament in Florida.

Ko led both the first and second rounds before dropping two spots after a tricky third round.

However, the former World No.1 finished strong today with a three-under par 69 which was good enough to push her up one place in a tie for second.

American Nelly Korda won the tournament finishing three shots ahead of Ko and American Lexi Thompson.

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