Korda cruises to victory

MANILA, Philippines — Top-ranked Nelly Korda cruised through Sunday’s final round to win the Riviera Maya Open, capturing her 18th career LPGA triumph and second in as many weeks.

Korda matched the sensational 2001 start of Swedish legend Annika Sorenstam with her sixth top-two finish in as many events this season, taking her third victory of the year.

Coming off her third major title last week, the 27-year-old American fired a three-under par 69 to finish 72 holes on 17-under 271 for a four-stroke victory at El Camaleon in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Korda shattered the old 72-hole event record of 12-under.

“I’m just enjoying myself and I love the competition,” Korda said.

Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubol fired a closing 70 to finish second on 275.