Webb ends 2-year title slump

PHOENIX – Karrie Webb had a 5-under 67 on Sunday for a two-stroke victory in the J Golf LPGA International, her first win on the tour in two years.

The 34-year-old Australian earned her 36th career LPGA Tour title, finishing at 14-under 274. Third-round leader Jiyai Shin of South Korea had a 70 to finish second.

Another South Korean, In-Kyung Kim – the leader after the first and second rounds – finished three strokes back. She had a 70.

Webb had an eagle, five birdies and two bogeys in breezy conditions on the 6,711-yard Papago Golf Course. She started the day one shot behind Shin, but took the lead just after the turn.

The $225,000 first prize raised Webb’s career earnings to more than $14.5 million, second only to Annika Sorenstam.

Webb ended any doubt by knocking her second shot about 10 feet short of the cup on the par-5, 475-yard 18th. She missed the putt, but tapped in for birdie, then pumped her fist in the air in celebration.   (AP)