Golfer Jessica Korda Wins Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic

Korda’s putt on the 18th hole helped her to defeat Stacy Lewis by one stroke at the tournament, which officially opened the LPGA season for 2014.

“It’s unbelievable,” Korda said. “I don’t know, maybe I pay attention more to detail, and I’m more relaxed out here.  I don’t know, but whatever it is I need to figure it out and do it more often.”

Last year’s inaugural Bahamas LPGA Classic was impacted by rain, which forced the tournament to switch from an 18-hole to a 12-hold format.

That was not the case this year, when weather conditions were excellent.

Ilhee Lee won the inaugural tournament last year.

Bahamian native Georgette Rolle competed in the event, although she missed the cut after two rounds.

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Jessica Korda of the USA holds up the trophy after winning the Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club course on January 26, 2014 in Paradise Island, Bahamas.