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Ariya Jutanugarn holds on in Alabama for first LPGA Tour win (The Associated Press)

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- Ariya Jutanugarn held on for her first LPGA Tour title Sunday,closing with a 1-under 71 at the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic.

The Thai player topped Amy Yang, Morgan Pressel and Stacy Lewis by one stroke after losing two shots off her third-round lead.

Jutanugarn had four birdies and three bogeys a day after tying the tournament record with a 63, but didn't repeat two previous failed attempts to keep a Sunday lead.

She gave cheering fans a wave and smile as she approached the final green, chipping to 5 feet to set up a par putt.