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Webb denies Wie her first pro win at Evian Masters
AFP, EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE
Monday, Jul 31, 2006, Page 19
Australia's Karrie Webb denied 16-year-old Michelle Wie her first professional victory when she shot a final round 68 to win the Evian Masters in France on Saturday.
It was a third win of a great comeback year for the 31-year-old Australian and she finished on 16-under par 272 and one shot ahead of both Laura Davies and Wie, who at one stage led by two strokes with seven holes to play.
"I'm really thrilled," said Webb after landing her 33rd tournament win in an 11-year career on the LPGA Tour.
"No matter how often you win, it always feels like the first time," she said.
"When Michelle went two shots ahead after 11 holes, I just told myself to trust my swing. Both Michelle and Laura played great today," she said.
Playing in her 31st LPGA tournament, Wie has now had 13 top tens, including seven from 11 majors. It was the third time from six LPGA starts this year that she has finished one shot outside a play-off.
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