Surprise winner at AIG Women’s Open
By Elijah Odetokun
Golf ’s world number 304 Sophia Popov produced a huge shock by winning the AIG Women’s Open by two shots at Royal Troon, according to the BBC.
The 27-year-old German who had not won on the LPGA or Ladies European Tour before this week, shot a three-under 68 to win her first major on seven under.
It was a stunning victory by Popov, who said she “almost quit playing last year” as she cradled the trophy and sobbed tears of joy. “I’m so glad I didn’t,” she added before the tears took over again.
Her only other professional victory came at Troon North in Arizona on the satellite Cactus Tour earlier this year.
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She secured qualification for the Women’s Open with a top-10 finish at the Marathon Classic a fortnight ago.
She won $675,000 (£515,500) as her prize money, about six folds of her previous career earnings.
