T-3 is rookie Shon's best finish

American LPGA rookies face a daunting challenge competing for the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year honor with so many polished and proven South Korean rookies in the ranks, but the Americans have made their presence felt this month.

For the second consecutive event, an American rookie was in the hunt down the stretch.

Two weeks after Alison Lee finished third at the Kingsmill Championship, Kelly Shon tied for third at the ShopRite Classic.

Shon was within a shot of the lead on the back nine Sunday at the Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club before fading to finish behind winner Anna Nordqvist and runner-up Christel Boeljon. Shon’s T-3 was her best finish in an LPGA event. She tied for…