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Sherman goes wire-to-wire for close Shanghai victory

Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong poses with the trophy.

Chongming Island: Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong did just enough to post a wire-to-wire victory during third round play at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Championship on Sunday as the Thai veteran battled through windy conditions to win by one stroke in Shanghai.

After leading by a single stroke going into the final round at the Lanhai International Golf Club Yangtze Dune layout, the 26-year-old Bueng Kan native closed with an even-par 72 to claim the winner’s prize and move to the top of the China LPGA Tour Order of Merit. Sherman finished the tournament with a 54-hole score of five-under 211.

Fellow Thai Supamas Sangchan (70) finished second, a shot ahead of China’s Shi Yuli…

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