Duncan secures first LPGA title on 222nd attempt

BELLEAIR, Fla. -- Lindy Duncan finally celebrated an LPGA Tour victory on her 222nd attempt, delivering two key shots that led to birdies down the stretch for a 3-under 67 and pulling away from winless Hye-Jin Choi to win The Annika on Sunday.

Duncan tapped in a 4-foot par putt on the final hole, and there was a long line of LPGA players waited to douse water on a player who has endeared herself over the years for her remarkable perseverance amid a battle of self-doubts.

Duncan, 35, is the oldest first-time winner on the LPGA since Leta Lindley was 36 when she won the Corning Classic in 2008.

"I have so many people to thank that believed in me when I wasn't sure I wanted to keep playing of if…