China’s Feng Shanshan wrote her name into the record books as she became the first golfer to win a second Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia title following an impressive final round in which she shot a 4-under par 67 to finish at 17-under par overall, maintaining her extraordinary form on Malaysian soil.

Feng started the final round in less than spectacular fashion, with a bogey on the first hole, but remained calm to enjoy a bogey-free remaining round, while picking up five birdies along the way.

Said Feng: “I have to say thanks to my caddie. I met him here five years ago and we’ve been working together since then. Every time I’m playing here, I play great, and I couldn’t have done it without his help."

“I think we make a good team. Not just my caddie, but also my coach, Gary Gilchrist, and my parents. I’m sure they are watching live now. I haven’t talked to them but hopefully they’re happy.”

Speaking on behalf of tournament sponsor, Chief Executive Officer of TPC Kuala Lumpur and Chairman of Tournament Committee, Steven Thielke, said, “Congratulations to Feng Shanshan for an outstanding display of golf over four days. She is a highly deserving champion and her record at TPC Kuala Lumpur speaks for itself.
 
“We have enjoyed another wonderful tournament and our thanks goes to the players on the LPGA Tour and the fans who have followed the action on course and contributed to the exciting atmosphere off it.”

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Speaking on her eagle, she said, “It was about 125 yards and I was using my pitching wedge. It came off really solid off the face and it looked like it was going to go really close, but it actually went in. When the ball disappeared, I went, ‘Yay finally!’”

Yang also refused to let the late-round rain delay throw her off her game. She said, “I was actually getting a little frustrated about not making putts, and I was getting hungry. So I went and ate lunch during the break, and it actually gave me some time to think about what was going on and how to finish the next three holes, which helped me.”

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