Posted at 7:09 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2007
Golf: France's Nocera captures Ladies Masters in India
Associated Press
BANGALORE, India — Gwladys Nocera of France shot a 1-under 71 Saturday to win the EMAAR-MGF Ladies Masters by one stroke.Starting the final day three shots ahead, Nocera finished at 7-under 281. Virginie Lagoutte-Clement of France shot a 69, and needed a birdie on the final hole to force a playoff. She only managed a par.
Lisa Hall of England (69) finished third and Laura Davies (70) finished seven strokes behind the leader.
Nocera claimed her second victory this season on the Ladies European Tour.
"I'm really happy to win the title. It wasn't easy in the end because Virginie is known for her massive drives and she produced many, especially on the 17th," Nocera said.
