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South Korea's Chun wins U.S. Women's Open

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Jul 12, 2015; Lancaster, PA, USA; In Gee Chun reacts to a putt on the fifteenth green during the final …

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania (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.

The 20-year-old Chun, a seven-times winner on the LPGA of Korea Tour, 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.

(Reporting by Larry Fine; Editing by Gene Cherry)