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Golf-South Korean Chun wins thrilling U.S. Women's Open finish

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, July 12 (Reuters) - Young South Korean Chun In-gee won the U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club on Sunday for her first major championship title in an exciting finish over the final holes.

The 20-year-old Chun, a seven-times winner on the LPGA of Korea Tour playing in her first U.S. Open, shot a brilliant four-under-par 66 in the final round to finish on eight-under 272 for a one-stroke victory over compatriot Amy Yang (71).

World number one Park In-bee of South Korea (67) finished tied for third at five under par with Stacy Lewis (70).