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Disastrous final hole robs Ariya of historic LPGA win

Ariya: Heartbreak after promising start

Published: 25 Feb 2013 at 00.10
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It was heartbreak for Thai teenager Ariya Jutanugarn and her thousands of fans as she missed out on securing a historic win at the Honda LPGA Thailand Sunday.

Ariya gets a supportive hug from big sister Moriya Jutanugarn on the 18th green after her disastrous triple bogey. (AFP Photo)

The 17-year-old blew a two-stroke lead on the final hole with a triple bogey to lose her bid to become the first Thai to win an official LPGA Tour event.

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DonAleman
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Discussion 9 : 28 Feb 2013 at 12.319
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No shame here in, a 17 yr. old, playing with 9 of the top 10 female golfers in the world, coming in second. I witnessed Arnold Palmer missing an even shoter putt and it sure didn't rattle his future career. Cheers Ariya !
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Discussion 8 : 27 Feb 2013 at 03.238
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Watching the replay of the video of the 18th hole, I think a better option for her than taking an unplayable from the bunker is to hit or punch the ball out sideway from the bunker. She'd be playing her fourth shot from a spot which has got to be easier than a long bunker shot on to a treacherous green.
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Discussion 7 : 25 Feb 2013 at 14.167
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It's therefore we play Golf ! This is Golf emotions in a "Nut she'll"
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Discussion 6 : 25 Feb 2013 at 12.556
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Yesterday you ran a story saying Ariya had won the event - was the BPs fact checker having a day off ?
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Discussion 5 : 25 Feb 2013 at 11.515
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Well done, Ariya. From a teacher at your old school. If I see you jogging around the church next week, I'll tell you so myself.
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Discussion 4 : 25 Feb 2013 at 10.274
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I agree with D@1.

She is inexperienced & therefore it is not surprising that she 'choked.'

She will be back and this disappointment, so difficult to bear, will make her stronger & more prepared for next time.

Chok Dee!
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Discussion 3 : 25 Feb 2013 at 08.343
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I am sure the runners up cheque will compensate
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Discussion 2 : 25 Feb 2013 at 07.542
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Fantastic effort Ariya. You will be all the stronger from your close loss and, I'm sure go to be a great golfer.

Keep your head down.
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Discussion 1 : 25 Feb 2013 at 05.561
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With better course management and perhaps a more experienced caddie to guide her, she could have won. No shame though for the talented and courageous Thai lady.
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