Maja Stark falls short as Andrea Lee fights back to claim Amazingcre Portland Classic victory

Maja Stark came up just short in her bid for a first win since securing an LPGA Tour card, as Andrea Lee rallied superbly to take victory in the Amazingcre Portland Classic. Swedish star Stark has caught plenty of eyes with her blistering play on the Ladies European Tour, and her win at the co-sanctioned ISPS Handa World Invitational secured her an LPGA Tour card. Ad On her first start at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club, the 22-year-old played superbly in a field that contained major champions Nelly Korda and Brooke Henderson.

GolfRyder Cup participation No. 1 priority for MacIntyre after Italian Open win4 HOURS AGO Stark had a chance to push for the win and led on a couple of occasions during the final round, but was let down by her putter as Lee claimed a one-stroke win. Lee began the final round in a share of the lead, but bogeys on two and three threatened to derail her charge.

Despite still seeking a first win on the LPGA Tour, Lee did not panic and produced near-flawless golf from the fourth hole onwards. MacIntyre bounces back from poor spell to beat Fitzpatrick in play-off Sainz in awe of man who 'changed the history of his sport' Tiger Woods Lee birdied five, six and seven to get under-par for the back nine and continued to power on coming home. Brilliant, straight driving and exemplary putting saw her make five further birdies for a 19-under total and victory from Daniela Darquea by one stroke.

Final Leaderboard 1. Andrea Lee, 19-under 2. Daniela Darquea, 18-under T3.

Narin An, 17-under T3. Lilia Vu, 17-under T3. Esther Henseleit, 17-under T3.

Hannah Green, 17-under T3. Ayaka Furue, 17-under 8. Maja Stark, 16-under Stark made her mark with a brilliant display and came within a couple of inches of a