North Plains, Ore. – For what it’s worth, sequels
hardly ever live up to the original. Drab, superficial,
non-provocative comes to mind.
None of that would apply Monday on the Witch Hollow
course at Pumpkin Ridge.
In a stunning and epic ending similar to a day earlier,
Hilary Lunke staved off a sudden-death playoff after
rolling in a 15-footer for birdie on the 18th
hole to win the 58th U.S. Women’s Open.
Lunke outlasted Angela Stanford and Kelly Robbins
for her first win, a major no less, as a professional.
She carded a 1-under 70 and 2-under total 353. More...