Ji Wins LPGA Match-Play in Vegas to Qualify for US Open; OC-LA Natives Battle in Consolation Match

Ji Wins LPGA Match-Play in Vegas to Qualify for US Open; OC-LA Natives Battle in Consolation Match
Eun-Hee Ji of South Korea poses with the champions trophy after defeating Ayaka Furue of Japan 3&2 in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play Hosted by Shadow Creek at Shadow Creek Golf Course
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The Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play on Sunday ended in the sixth career win for tour veteran Eun-Hee Ji, who easily defeated Ayaka Furue of Japan, 3–and–2 at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas—qualifying for the final spot in this week’s U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles.

“I don’t feel old,”said 36-year-old Ji, who is ranked No. 83 in the world. Furue is No. 10 and was the highest seeded of the four finalists.