Third's for Alker, Hendry, Ko down order
- Dave Worsley
- 2 hours ago
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Steven Alker and Michael Hendry have both finished third in their respective tournaments in the United States in Japan over the weekend.
Fifty-three-year-old, Alkerw finished third at the latest event in Duluth, Georgia, after carding a seven under 65 in the final round.
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His round included eight birdies and one bogey, which helped him finish on 16-under for the tournament, four shots behind the winner American Jerry Kelly.
Four-time major winner Ernie Els finished second, one shot behind Kelly.
Meantime, Lydia Ko's finished well down the standings after not firing at the Chevron Championship in Texas, the first major of the year.
Ko carded a final round one over par 73, but was never able to make an impression on the leaders during the four days, with her best round being an even par 72 in the second round.
She eventually finished a a tie for 52nd.
Japan's Mao Saigo won the tournament on the first hole of a sudden death playoff, involving four other players.
The next major on the LPGA Tour is the US Women's Open in June.
Michael Hendry finished thrird at the Maezawa Cup on the Japan Golf Tour after rounds of 63, 65, 69 and 69.
He just missed the playoff and is now up to fifth on the Japan Tour points ranking having played only two events.