Kim pips Pak with late birdies to win

State Farm Classic

In-Kyung Kim staged a grandstand finish with two birdies in her last three holes to pip South Korean compatriot Se Ri Pak for victory in the LPGA Tour's State Farm Classic at Springfield, Illinois.
Kim fired a 7-under 65 to finish at 17 under, giving the South Korean her second Tour victory along with a big momentum boost heading into the LPGA Championship next week at Bulle Rock. In the process, she denied Pak (66) her first win in two years.
Hee-Won Han (65), Jee Young Lee (66) and Angela Stanford (67) finished two shots behind Kim.
Third-round co-leader Cristie Kerr (70) finished at 14 under along with Eun-Hee Ji (63), Paula Creamer (65), Suzann Pettersen (68), Ai Miyazato (68), Amy Hung (68) and Jiyai Shin (70).
But in a star-studded tournament that featured 49 of the top 50 money winners, Kim used her strong finish to take the $255,000 prize -- not a bad birthday present for someone who turns 21 next week.