US Ladies Capture Their First International Crown Tournament

The US team led by Stacy Lewis won its first International Crown defeating South Korea, England, Taiwan and Japan. Cristie Kerr's 3-and-2 victory over England’s Mel Reid clinched the championship for the US ladies, including Lexi Thompson, Cristie Kerr, Stacy Lewis and Gerina Piller. Kerr closed out Reid on the 16th hole when Reid’s birdie try from the fringe that would have extended the match raced past the hole. Unaware of the importance of the match, Kerr found out she had clinched the title when Lewis and Piller ran onto the green to congratulate her. The win gives the U.S. its first International Crown after the Americans were shut out of Sunday Singles two years ago in the event’s inaugural playing. Lewis defeated Japan’s Mika Miyazato, 3 and 2, in the second match off on Sunday, while Piller took down Chinese Taipei’s Yani Tseng, 4 and 3, in the match behind. Shortly after Kerr’s win, Lexi Thompson was closed out by runner-up South Korea’s So Yeon Ryu, 2 and 1, but it didn’t matter. Can the US ladies continue their success against the Europeans in the Solheim Cup in 2017? Share your comments with the Pro Golf Tour.