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Minjee Lee wins Kingsmill Championship, the third LPGA rookie winner this year

  • Minjee Lee drives the ball off the 9th tee box...

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    Minjee Lee drives the ball off the 9th tee box during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Laetitia Beck, left, hugs Moriya Jutanugarn, center, after finishing up...

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    Laetitia Beck, left, hugs Moriya Jutanugarn, center, after finishing up with Pornanong Phatlum on the 18th green during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Fans and volunteers wait in the rain for the start...

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    Fans and volunteers wait in the rain for the start of the third round of the Kingsmill Championship Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Paula Creamer takes her tee shot on the 17th hole...

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    Paula Creamer takes her tee shot on the 17th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko has a big smile for playing group on the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Minjee Lee chips the ball out of the sand on...

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    Minjee Lee chips the ball out of the sand on the 5th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • So Yeon Ryu reacts to her shot on the 7th...

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    So Yeon Ryu reacts to her shot on the 7th green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

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    LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • In Gee Chun reacts after sinking a putt on the...

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    In Gee Chun reacts after sinking a putt on the 9th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Mika Miyazato reacts after missing a putt on the 9th...

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    Mika Miyazato reacts after missing a putt on the 9th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Natalie Gulbis kids around on the...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Natalie Gulbis kids around on the front nine holes on the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Laura Davies lines up her shot on the 8th fairway...

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    Laura Davies lines up her shot on the 8th fairway during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Ariya Jutanugarn watches her ball on the 9th tee during...

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    Ariya Jutanugarn watches her ball on the 9th tee during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • Standard bearer Gabe Franco of Newport News gets a thank...

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    Standard bearer Gabe Franco of Newport News gets a thank you and a handshake from Amy Yang after she completed her second round with an overall score of -6, tied for second place for the Kingsmill Championship on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • A man walks past the Kingsmill symbol at the 18th...

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    A man walks past the Kingsmill symbol at the 18th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Mika Miyazato chips up to the green on the second...

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    Mika Miyazato chips up to the green on the second hole during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Ryann O'Toole hits the ball toward the 2nd hole Saturday,...

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    Ryann O'Toole hits the ball toward the 2nd hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Kingsmill Championship sign Tuesday. Rainy day is slowing down the...

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    Kingsmill Championship sign Tuesday. Rainy day is slowing down the players from checking out the River Course and putting green at Kingsmill.

  • So Yeon Ryu reacts after driving the ball on the...

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    So Yeon Ryu reacts after driving the ball on the 5th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Ryann O'Toole practices her putting beneath on umbrella at Kingsmill...

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    Ryann O'Toole practices her putting beneath on umbrella at Kingsmill on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

  • Stacy Lewis hits the ball on the fairway of the...

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    Stacy Lewis hits the ball on the fairway of the 7th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Felicity Johnson drives the ball on the tee of the...

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    Felicity Johnson drives the ball on the tee of the 5th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Cristie Kerr, left, and Minjee Lee hug after finishing up...

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    Cristie Kerr, left, and Minjee Lee hug after finishing up at the 9th green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Caddies battle to keep their player, equipment and themselves dry...

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    Caddies battle to keep their player, equipment and themselves dry during a steady rain in the practice round for the Kingsmill Championship on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

  • Minjee Lee fist-bumps her caddy beside the 18th green after...

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    Minjee Lee fist-bumps her caddy beside the 18th green after making a birdie to go 5 under through her first nine holes on Friday, May 20, 2016

  • Vicky Hurst takes her tee shot on the seventh hole...

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    Vicky Hurst takes her tee shot on the seventh hole during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016. Hurst finished four under, tied for second for the day.

  • Stacy Lewis watches the ball on the 5th tee box...

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    Stacy Lewis watches the ball on the 5th tee box during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Carolina Masson hits the ball off the fairway of the...

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    Carolina Masson hits the ball off the fairway of the 6th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • In Gee Chun lines up a putt on the 9th...

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    In Gee Chun lines up a putt on the 9th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Stacy Lewis lines up her shot on the 4th green...

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    Stacy Lewis lines up her shot on the 4th green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Gerina Piller lines up her shot at the 18th green during...

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    Gerina Piller lines up her shot at the 18th green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Stacy Lewis hits the ball on the fairway of the...

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    Stacy Lewis hits the ball on the fairway of the 7th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko sets up a putt for First Tee's Ethan Clavicle of Newport News on the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Amy Yang signs autographs behind the 18th green after completing...

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    Amy Yang signs autographs behind the 18th green after completing her second round to stand a -6 for the tournament tied for second place during the Kingsmill Championship on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Spectators make their way up the 18th fairway during the...

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    Spectators make their way up the 18th fairway during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Ryann O'Toole takes her tee shot on the first hole...

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    Ryann O'Toole takes her tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Lexi Thompson reacts after missing a putt on the 9th...

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    Lexi Thompson reacts after missing a putt on the 9th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Laetitia Beck chips the ball off the fairway of the...

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    Laetitia Beck chips the ball off the fairway of the 18th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Moriya Jutanugarn takes her tee shot on the 10th hole during...

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    Moriya Jutanugarn takes her tee shot on the 10th hole during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Spectators watch from the 9th hole as players walk up...

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    Spectators watch from the 9th hole as players walk up to the green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Jennifer Johnson walks off the putting green as Ryann O'Toole,...

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    Jennifer Johnson walks off the putting green as Ryann O'Toole, back right, keeps putting during practice Tuesday, May 17, 2016, for the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Minjee Lee reacts after missing the hole after a chip...

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    Minjee Lee reacts after missing the hole after a chip shot on the 18th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Brittany Lincicome reacts to just missing a birdie putt on...

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    Brittany Lincicome reacts to just missing a birdie putt on the first green during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Stacy Lewis reacts after missing a putt on the 9th...

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    Stacy Lewis reacts after missing a putt on the 9th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Ariya Jutanugarn reacts after missing a putt on the 5th...

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    Ariya Jutanugarn reacts after missing a putt on the 5th green during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Three deer feeding on the tall...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Three deer feeding on the tall undergrowth on the steep banks next to the 18th green of the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Jessica Korda watches as the ball rims out on the...

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    Jessica Korda watches as the ball rims out on the 3rd hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • The first and second qualifiers on the 18th green. Emee...

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    The first and second qualifiers on the 18th green. Emee Herbert, left, was the first qualifier with a 73 and Britney Yada was the second qualifier with a 75.

  • A member of the First Tee program holds an umbrella...

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    A member of the First Tee program holds an umbrella as the LPGA Tour saw rain at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Azahara Munoz chips the ball onto the 17th green Thursday,...

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    Azahara Munoz chips the ball onto the 17th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • P.K. Kongkraphan hits out of the rough on the seventh...

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    P.K. Kongkraphan hits out of the rough on the seventh fairway during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Moriya Jutanugarn hits an approach shot on the 9th fairway...

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    Moriya Jutanugarn hits an approach shot on the 9th fairway at Kingsmill's River Course during a steady downpour on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

  • Minjee Lee looks for her angle on the 9th hole...

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    Minjee Lee looks for her angle on the 9th hole green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Stacy Lewis watches her second shot in the 18th green...

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    Stacy Lewis watches her second shot in the 18th green during the Kingsmill Championship on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Tiffany Joh watches after hitting her ball from out of...

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    Tiffany Joh watches after hitting her ball from out of bounds on the 8th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Lexi Thompson on the first tee...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Lexi Thompson on the first tee of the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Mika Miyazato chips up to the green on the 10th...

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    Mika Miyazato chips up to the green on the 10th hole during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 20, 2016.

  • William and Mary graduate Alessandra Liu takes a swing on the...

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    William and Mary graduate Alessandra Liu takes a swing on the 10th tee. She scored a 76 at the Kingsmill Championship Monday, May 16, 2016.

  • Laura Davies putts on the 8th green during the LPGA...

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    Laura Davies putts on the 8th green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Joanna Klatten from France competes in the first round of...

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    Joanna Klatten from France competes in the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Austin Ernst hits her ball free from a sand trap...

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    Austin Ernst hits her ball free from a sand trap on the 5th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • So Yeon Ryu hits the ball down the fairway of...

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    So Yeon Ryu hits the ball down the fairway of the 6th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Laetitia Beck reacts after just missing a birdie putt on...

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    Laetitia Beck reacts after just missing a birdie putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Minjee Lee walks the 18th fairway on Friday, May 20,...

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    Minjee Lee walks the 18th fairway on Friday, May 20, ahead of a gallery of followers. Lee stood at -4 and went on to birdie on her 9th hole, taking her to -5.

  • United States Coast Guard member Edgar prepares to take down...

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    United States Coast Guard member Edgar prepares to take down the American flag as it begins to drizzle on the 15th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Mariajo Uribe takes her second shot on the 18th fairway...

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    Mariajo Uribe takes her second shot on the 18th fairway during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Lexi Thompson drives the ball at hole 2 during the...

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    Lexi Thompson drives the ball at hole 2 during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Pornanong Phatlum reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the...

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    Pornanong Phatlum reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the ninth green during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 20, 2016.

  • Suzann Petterson chips up to the green on the first...

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    Suzann Petterson chips up to the green on the first hole during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko signs some items for the fans on the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Moriya Jutanugarn chips up to the 11th green during the...

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    Moriya Jutanugarn chips up to the 11th green during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016

  • Caddies and players find shelter beneath umbrellas on the practice...

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    Caddies and players find shelter beneath umbrellas on the practice putting green at Kingsmill on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Rain hampered practice by golfers wanting to prepare for tournament play.

  • William and Mary graduate Alessandra Liu misses a putt on...

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    William and Mary graduate Alessandra Liu misses a putt on the 18th hole at the Kingsmill Championship Monday, May 16, 2016. That hole would have placed her in a tie with the second qualifier. She went on to score 76.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Lexi Thompson on the first tee...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Lexi Thompson on the first tee of the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Amy Yang chips the ball onto the green on the...

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    Amy Yang chips the ball onto the green on the 4th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • The first qualifier, Emee Herbert, scored a 73 at the...

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    The first qualifier, Emee Herbert, scored a 73 at the Kingsmill Championship May 16, 2016.

  • Paula Creamer looks at her caddy while on the 17th...

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    Paula Creamer looks at her caddy while on the 17th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Jessica Korda drives the ball on the 4th hole Saturday,...

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    Jessica Korda drives the ball on the 4th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Laetitia Beck hits the ball toward the 18th green Thursday,...

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    Laetitia Beck hits the ball toward the 18th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Ariya Jutanugarn drives the ball on the tee of the...

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    Ariya Jutanugarn drives the ball on the tee of the 6th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • Lexi Thompson takes her second shot on the 18th fairway...

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    Lexi Thompson takes her second shot on the 18th fairway during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Minjee Lee picks up her ball along the 8th green...

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    Minjee Lee picks up her ball along the 8th green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Tiffany Joh reacts after missing a putt on the 5th...

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    Tiffany Joh reacts after missing a putt on the 5th green during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Mika Miyazato blasts out of the trap beside the 9th...

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    Mika Miyazato blasts out of the trap beside the 9th green during Friday's Kingsmill Championship. Miyazato held at -5 for her round through the hole on Friday, May 20, 2016

  • Sandra Gal watches her chip-shot on the eighth green during...

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    Sandra Gal watches her chip-shot on the eighth green during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • A turtle makes its way across the fairway on the...

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    A turtle makes its way across the fairway on the first hole at the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Cristie Kerr chips the ball on the 7th hole during...

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    Cristie Kerr chips the ball on the 7th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Brittany Lincicome reacts after missing a putt on the 8th...

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    Brittany Lincicome reacts after missing a putt on the 8th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Brooke Henderson hits the ball out of a bunker on...

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    Brooke Henderson hits the ball out of a bunker on the 9th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Kingsmill Resort employees and golfers are seen watching along the...

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    Kingsmill Resort employees and golfers are seen watching along the 18th green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko gets her putter back from Ethan Clavicle after he helped the golfers out on the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • The second qualifier, Britney Yada, scored a 75 at the...

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    The second qualifier, Britney Yada, scored a 75 at the Kingsmill Championship Monday, May 16, 2016.

  • Spectators watch along the green of the 8th hole during...

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    Spectators watch along the green of the 8th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Natalie Gulbis kids around on the...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Natalie Gulbis kids around on the front nine holes on the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Yani Tseng catches her second shot a little chunky on...

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    Yani Tseng catches her second shot a little chunky on the 18th fairway during the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016. The shot came up short of the green and Tseng went on to bogey the hole, falling to plus one through 9 holes of play.

  • Vehicles are directed into the parking lot outside of Kingsmill...

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    Vehicles are directed into the parking lot outside of Kingsmill Resort as spectators arrive for the LPGA Tour on May 18, 2016.

  • Su Oh takes her tee shot on the 18th hole...

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    Su Oh takes her tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Minjee Lee blasts the ball from the sand on the...

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    Minjee Lee blasts the ball from the sand on the 6th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Lexi Thompson takes her tee shot on the 18th hole...

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    Lexi Thompson takes her tee shot on the 18th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Fans walk the course near the 14th hole Thursday, May...

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    Fans walk the course near the 14th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • A group walks along the fairway of the 16th hole...

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    A group walks along the fairway of the 16th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Ariya Jutanugarn takes a moment on the fairway of the...

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    Ariya Jutanugarn takes a moment on the fairway of the 6th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Mika Miyazato signs a ball after finishing the opening round...

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    Mika Miyazato signs a ball after finishing the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • A steady rain greeted players braving the elements to practice...

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    A steady rain greeted players braving the elements to practice on the River Course for the Kingsmill Championship Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

  • The first and second qualifiers on the 18th fairway. Emee...

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    The first and second qualifiers on the 18th fairway. Emee Herbert, left and in the back, scored a 73, and Britney Yada, right, a 75 at the Kingsmill Championship Monday, May 16, 2016.

  • Minjee Lee hits the ball down the fairway of the...

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    Minjee Lee hits the ball down the fairway of the 10th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Minjee Lee lines up a putt on the 3rd hole...

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    Minjee Lee lines up a putt on the 3rd hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Vicky Hurst chips up to the green from the seventh...

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    Vicky Hurst chips up to the green from the seventh fairway during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Gerina Piller hits the ball down the fairway of the...

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    Gerina Piller hits the ball down the fairway of the 18th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Pornanong Phatlum signs an autograph for Alex Morello, 8, after...

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    Pornanong Phatlum signs an autograph for Alex Morello, 8, after finishing the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • So Yeon Ryu hits the ball down the fairway of...

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    So Yeon Ryu hits the ball down the fairway of the 4th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Paula Creamer signs for the fans...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Paula Creamer signs for the fans after finishing on 18th green.

  • Brittany Lincicome takes her second shot on the ninth fairway...

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    Brittany Lincicome takes her second shot on the ninth fairway during the first round of the Kingsmill CHampionship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Pornanong Phatlum chips up to the green on the ninth...

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    Pornanong Phatlum chips up to the green on the ninth hole during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016. Phatlum finished 4 under for the day.

  • Mika Miyazato hits the ball down the fairway of the...

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    Mika Miyazato hits the ball down the fairway of the 9th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Kingsmill Championship Local Qualifying Tournament. View down the 10th fairway...

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    Kingsmill Championship Local Qualifying Tournament. View down the 10th fairway of the 7th threesome walking from the tee.

  • Laura Davies watches her ball off the fairway of the...

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    Laura Davies watches her ball off the fairway of the 9th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Fans watch as Stacy Lewis hits the ball down the...

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    Fans watch as Stacy Lewis hits the ball down the fairway of the 7th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Su Oh drives the ball on the 5th tee during...

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    Su Oh drives the ball on the 5th tee during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • Azahara Munoz takes her tee shot on the 9th hole...

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    Azahara Munoz takes her tee shot on the 9th hole during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Paula Creamer putts the ball along the 17th hole during...

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    Paula Creamer putts the ball along the 17th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Paula Creamer just missed a putt...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Paula Creamer just missed a putt on the 18th green of the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Mika Miyazato takes her tee shot on the second hole...

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    Mika Miyazato takes her tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Laetitia Beck reacts after missing a putt on the 18th...

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    Laetitia Beck reacts after missing a putt on the 18th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Spectators walk through the tunnel to the next hole during...

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    Spectators walk through the tunnel to the next hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Minjee Lee drives the ball off the tee of the...

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    Minjee Lee drives the ball off the tee of the 10th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Attendance was small Tuesday, May 17, 2016, as stormclouds dumped...

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    Attendance was small Tuesday, May 17, 2016, as stormclouds dumped a steady rain on the River Course at Kingsmill. Only two people today along the River Course near the 9th fairway.

  • Austin Ernst drives the ball on the 5th hole during...

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    Austin Ernst drives the ball on the 5th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • Mika Miyazato putts on the 9th green Thursday, May 19,...

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    Mika Miyazato putts on the 9th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Lexi Thompson drives the ball at hole 3 during the...

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    Lexi Thompson drives the ball at hole 3 during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Gerina Piller drives her ball on the fairway of the...

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    Gerina Piller drives her ball on the fairway of the 4th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • The large scoreboard as seen from the 18th green at...

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    The large scoreboard as seen from the 18th green at the LPGA Kingsmill Championship.

  • Michelle Wie walks to the next hole during the LPGA...

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    Michelle Wie walks to the next hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Laetitia Beck hits her tee shot on the 18th green...

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    Laetitia Beck hits her tee shot on the 18th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Minjee Lee stands by her tee shot on the 18th...

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    Minjee Lee stands by her tee shot on the 18th fairway on Friday, May 20, ahead of a gallery of followers. Lee stood at -4 and went on to birdie on her 9th hole, taking her to -5.

  • So Yeon Ryu drives the ball off the tee of...

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    So Yeon Ryu drives the ball off the tee of the 9th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Pornanong Phatlum reacts after making a putt on the 15th...

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    Pornanong Phatlum reacts after making a putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Paula Creamer reacts after hitting the ball on the tee...

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    Paula Creamer reacts after hitting the ball on the tee box of the 17th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Sarah Jane Smith from Australia chips up to the green...

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    Sarah Jane Smith from Australia chips up to the green on the seventh hole during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Sandra Gal held the pin on...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Sandra Gal held the pin on the 8th green of the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Coach Joe Hallte works with P.K. Kongkraphan on the putting...

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    Coach Joe Hallte works with P.K. Kongkraphan on the putting green during heavy rain on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Kingsmill.

  • Caroline Masson hits the ball out of a bunker on...

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    Caroline Masson hits the ball out of a bunker on the 1st hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

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    LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Aria Jutanugarn hits the ball off the fairway during the...

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    Aria Jutanugarn hits the ball off the fairway during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • So Yeon Ryu hits the ball down the fairway of...

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    So Yeon Ryu hits the ball down the fairway of the 8th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Michelle Wie hits out of the rough on the eighth...

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    Michelle Wie hits out of the rough on the eighth fairway during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Stacy Lewis drives the ball off the tee of the...

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    Stacy Lewis drives the ball off the tee of the 9th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Mika Miyazato reacts after missing a putt on the 4th...

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    Mika Miyazato reacts after missing a putt on the 4th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Stacy Lewis hits the ball toward the 7th hole Saturday,...

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    Stacy Lewis hits the ball toward the 7th hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Amelia Lewis reacts after missing a putt on the 3rd...

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    Amelia Lewis reacts after missing a putt on the 3rd hole Saturday, May 21, 2016, during the third round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Natalie Gulbis kids around on the...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Natalie Gulbis kids around on the front nine holes on the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Paula Creamer drives the ball at the tee box on...

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    Paula Creamer drives the ball at the tee box on the 17th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Michelle Wie drives the ball on the fairway on the...

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    Michelle Wie drives the ball on the fairway on the 18th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Gerina Piller drives the ball of the 9th tee box...

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    Gerina Piller drives the ball of the 9th tee box during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Minjee Lee reacts after a putt on the 9th hole...

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    Minjee Lee reacts after a putt on the 9th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Mika Miyazato hugs Kim Kaufman after finishing her second round...

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    Mika Miyazato hugs Kim Kaufman after finishing her second round at the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016. Miyazato finished 6 under, tied for second for the day.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Lydia Ko, No. 1 in the...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Lydia Ko, No. 1 in the world rankings, uses her hands to line up a putt on the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Jenny Shin looks over the putting green on the 18th...

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    Jenny Shin looks over the putting green on the 18th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Minjee Lee walks along the course on the 6th hole during...

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    Minjee Lee walks along the course on the 6th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • William and Mary graduate Alessandra Liu lines up a putt on...

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    William and Mary graduate Alessandra Liu lines up a putt on the 9th green. She went on to score 76 at the Kingsmill Championship Monday, May 16, 2016.

  • Brittany Lincicome hits out of the bunker on the 1st...

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    Brittany Lincicome hits out of the bunker on the 1st fairway during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Cristie Kerr chips the ball onto the 10th green Thursday,...

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    Cristie Kerr chips the ball onto the 10th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Ryann O'Toole's caddy holds the flag as she putts on...

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    Ryann O'Toole's caddy holds the flag as she putts on the 5th green during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Spectators are bused to the front entrance at Kingsmill Resort...

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    Spectators are bused to the front entrance at Kingsmill Resort as the LPGA Tour kicks off on May 18, 2016.

  • Paula Creamer, left, watches as a member from her Pro-Am...

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    Paula Creamer, left, watches as a member from her Pro-Am group putts on the 17th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Ryann O'Toole measures her shot on the green of the...

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    Ryann O'Toole measures her shot on the green of the 5th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • Beatriz Recari hits the ball out of bunker on the...

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    Beatriz Recari hits the ball out of bunker on the 9th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Tiffany Joh hits the ball down the fairway of the...

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    Tiffany Joh hits the ball down the fairway of the 18th hole Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Sarah Jane Smith and her caddy husband Duane from Australia...

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    Sarah Jane Smith and her caddy husband Duane from Australia compete in the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Moriya Jutanugarn sinks a birdie putt on the 10th hole during...

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    Moriya Jutanugarn sinks a birdie putt on the 10th hole during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 20, 2016.

  • Brittany Lincicome putts on the 16th green during the first...

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    Brittany Lincicome putts on the 16th green during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Brittany Lincicome lines up her shot on the 8th green...

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    Brittany Lincicome lines up her shot on the 8th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Gerina Piller hits out of the bunker on the 16th...

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    Gerina Piller hits out of the bunker on the 16th hole during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016. Miller finished at 4 under for the day.

  • Felicity Johnson, left, and Ariya Jutanugarn line up their shot...

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    Felicity Johnson, left, and Ariya Jutanugarn line up their shot along the green of the 5th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Su Oh waves to the crowd after making a putt...

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    Su Oh waves to the crowd after making a putt on the 5th green during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • So Yeon Ryu walks along the course along the 6th...

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    So Yeon Ryu walks along the course along the 6th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Lexi Thompson carries an umbrella as she walks on the fairway...

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    Lexi Thompson carries an umbrella as she walks on the fairway on the 1st hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Golfers, caddies and volunteers come together on the 18th green...

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    Golfers, caddies and volunteers come together on the 18th green during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Alejandra Llaneza watches her ball get out of the sand...

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    Alejandra Llaneza watches her ball get out of the sand of the 2nd hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • Christina Kim lines up her putt on the 18th green...

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    Christina Kim lines up her putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. On the 9th green, Lydia Ko has a big smile for playing group on the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Spectators cross the road during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill...

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    Spectators cross the road during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Brittany Lincicome putts on the 8th green Thursday, May 19,...

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    Brittany Lincicome putts on the 8th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Ariya Jutanugarn looks over her angles along the 8th green...

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    Ariya Jutanugarn looks over her angles along the 8th green during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • Lydia Ko chips up to the 17th green during the...

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    Lydia Ko chips up to the 17th green during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Laura Davies hits the ball from out of bounds on...

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    Laura Davies hits the ball from out of bounds on the 9th fairway during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • A Kingsmill Championship volunteer marshal holds the quiet sign as...

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    A Kingsmill Championship volunteer marshal holds the quiet sign as Moriya Jutanugarn takes her shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

  • So Yeon Ryu reacts after driving the ball on the...

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    So Yeon Ryu reacts after driving the ball on the 5th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Ryann O'Toole takes her second shot on the 18th fairway...

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    Ryann O'Toole takes her second shot on the 18th fairway during the second round of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016

  • Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Paula Creamer gives Morgan Dunlop, 9, of...

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    Kingsmill Championship Wednesday Pro-AM. Paula Creamer gives Morgan Dunlop, 9, of Newport News of the First Tee a high five on the 18th green of the River Course at Kingsmill.

  • Ariya Jutanugarn drives the ball on the 9th tee during...

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    Ariya Jutanugarn drives the ball on the 9th tee during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Friday, May 21, 2016.

  • Amy Anderson takes her tee shot on the first hole...

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    Amy Anderson takes her tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Kingsmill Championship Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Caroline Masson lines up a putt on the 9th green...

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    Caroline Masson lines up a putt on the 9th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Mingee Lee looks for her angle on the 9th hole...

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    Mingee Lee looks for her angle on the 9th hole green during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

  • Caddie John Killeen finds shelter beneath a golf umbrella on...

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    Caddie John Killeen finds shelter beneath a golf umbrella on the practice putting green on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Rainy weather slowed players from checking out the River Course and putting green at Kingsmill.

  • Standard bearer Gabe Franco waits beside the 18th green for...

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    Standard bearer Gabe Franco waits beside the 18th green for his group to finish during the Kingsmill Championship on Friday, May 20, 2016. Amy Yang finished her second round with an overall score of -6.

  • Tiffany Joh chips the ball onto the 18th green Thursday,...

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    Tiffany Joh chips the ball onto the 18th green Thursday, May 19, 2016, during the opening round of the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Brittany Lincicome takes her tee shot on the first hole...

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    Brittany Lincicome takes her tee shot on the first hole to start out her second rough of the Kingsmill Championship Friday, May 20, 2016.

  • Michelle Wie drives the ball on the fairway on the...

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    Michelle Wie drives the ball on the fairway on the 18th hole during the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on May 18, 2016.

  • Laetitia Beck waves to the crowd after making a putt...

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    Laetitia Beck waves to the crowd after making a putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the LPGA Tour at Kingsmill Resort on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

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