Article: Webb's Streak Hits a Snare; C. Sorenstam Ends Australian's LPGA Run at Three

Karrie Webb could have expected her streak to end with a loss to a Sorenstam, but not this Sorenstam.

Webb's bid to become the first golfer in 22 years to win four consecutive LPGA tournaments ended in a sand trap on the 16th hole today. Charlotta Sorenstam, the younger sister of Annika Sorenstam, won the Standard Register Ping by two strokes for her first LPGA Tour victory.

Sorenstam shot a final-round 4-under-par 68 for a 72-hole total of 12-under 276 on the five-month-old, sun-baked course at the Legacy Golf Resort.

Webb, who had won every tournament she entered this year, including the non-LPGA Australian Ladies Open, finished at 10 under. Annika Sorenstam, who started the round tied for ...

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