In-Kyung Kim wins Lorena Ochoa Invitational & a look at the last tourney coming up!

Her play was stellar and her heart even stronger. South Korean In-Kyung Kim donated her entire winner's check ($220,000) to the Lorena Ochoa Foundation & America's Charities after finishing with a 3 stroke win over Suzann Pettersen on Sunday in Guadalajara, Mexico.

In-Kyung shot rounds of 69, 68, 68 and 64 for a finish at -19. Her last round of 64 tied Cristie Kerr's first round (which set a new course record) and set a career low for In-Kyung Kim. She was -6 on the front 9 and carded 3 birdies & 1 bogey on the back 9.

In-Kyung joined the LPGA in 2007. She has played in 20 tournaments this season and has over $1,000,000 in earnings for 2010. She has had 11 top ten finishes this season. Although career wise she's had 3 victories, this was the only one this season. She had wins in 2009 at the StateFarm Classic and 2008 at the Longs Drugs Challenge. This season, she's only missed one cut. And while she may not be one of the longest hitters with a 244. average, she was spot on for this tourney.

While the tourney looked as if it was going to belong to either Paula Creamer or Suzann Pettersen, neither could hold on. In-Kyung Kim had precision in her drives as well as shots onto the greens. While Suzann started the final round as the leader, she did what she has routinely and let the tourney slip away from her, leaving her at another 2nd place. She lost drives to the right and then her irons failed her by hitting the bunkers or coming up short. While a win is likely to happen for Suzann, she has only one tourney left this season. She has truly become the Susan Lucci of Golf. She above everyone else knows that coming in 2nd frequently doesn't mean she won't get "The WIN". During her post round interview, she reminded everyone of another player who did the same......Lorena Ochoa.

The final tourney will be Dec. 2nd-5th at Grand Cypress Golf Club in sunny Orlando, Florida. Anna Nordqvist is the defending Champion. She won last year in her Rookie year no less. She's had 4 top ten finishes this season, in her 20 starts. Anna finished in a tie for 28th at this past week's Lorena Ochoa Invitational. She's missed only 2 cuts this year and had her best finish at the StateFarm Classic, where she tied for 2nd place behind winner Cristie Kerr.

Although it's been a changing ride all season long with staying on top as the world's number one, there are only two ladies who the title comes down to. With 30 points given for winning the  Lorena Ochoa Invitational and 30 for the Tour Championship; either Jiyai Shin or Na Yeon Choi are the only ones that can capture this season ending distinction. Jiyai, who skipped the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, sits at the top as she has for 3 weeks. Currently, the poll shows that 56% are picking Jiyai Shin and 44% think Na Yeon Choi will win it. What do you think?

Now, Go Hit Some Balls............