Ko holds off Kang to win Gainbridge LPGA

Lydia Ko outlasted Danielle Kang for a a one-shot victory in the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio as the New Zealander held her nerve in a thrilling finish.

Ko pulled ahead with a birdie on the 15th hole and matched scores with Kang the rest of the way, closing with a three-under 69 to hold off her good friend on a chilly Sunday in Florida.

Ko won for the second-straight season after enduring a three-year slump and picked up the 17th victory of her LPGA Tour career.

Kang, who closed with a 68, was trying to win back-to-back for the second time in three years. She won the season-opening Tournament of Champions a week ago in Orlando.

"I just tried to focus on me and play the best golf I can," Ko, 24, said.

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