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Gemma Dryburgh celebrated a “life-changing win” after a superb final round of 65 propelled her to a first LPGA Tour title at the Toto Japan Classic.
The 29-year-old Scot finished four shots clear of Japan’s Kana Nagai after home favourite and overnight leader Momoko Ueda faded badly on the final day, with a round of 74 dropping her into a share of fifth.
Dryburgh, who began the day one shot off the lead after also carding a 65 on Saturday, took full advantage of Ueda’s struggles with a run of four birdies in five holes helping her finish 20 under for the tournament, claiming the 300,000 US dollar (£264,000) prize.
“It is overwhelming, to be honest,” said Dryburgh, who becomes the first Scot to win on the LPGA since Catriona Matthew in 2011.
“It has been a dream for a long time and a lot of hard work has gone into this and it means so much as it is a life-changing win.
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“I was surprisingly calm. When I’d dreamt of this moment, I thought I would be super nervous.
“I was nervous. I’m not going to lie. But I was incredibly calm, to be honest, and kind of focused on my breathing.”
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