Golf-Ji Wins Open on Final Hole

Eun Hee Ji's fists extended into the air and she leapt into her caddie's arms, celebrating a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th green to win the U.S. Women's Open and entrench her name in golf history.

A few yards beyond Ji, Cristie Kerr crouched on the green. Kerr entered the day two strokes ahead of Ji as the favorite to win her second Open. But a difficult afternoon -- and a particularly forgettable back nine -- left Kerr watching Ji eclipse her on the leader board.

Ji's putt with Kerr helplessly looking on will remain the lasting memory of the 2009 Open at Saucon Valley Country Club. Kerr, who was the most consistent player of the tournament throughout the first three days, appeared every bit capable of winning the Open for the second time in three years.

Instead, it was Ji, a 23-year-old South Korean, who shot an even-par 71 for a four-day total of even-par 284. She did not hold the lead at any point in the tournament until her memorable final putt on the 72nd hole to avoid a playoff with Candie Kung, who shot a 69 on Sunday to stand alone in second place with 285. Kerr entered the day at 2 under par, but she shot a 75 to finish third, two shots back.

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