YIN JUST WANTS TO ENJOY WIN WITH MUM

Chinese couldn't see her mother among the crowds witnessing her first home triumph

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SHANGHAI – Yin Ruoning said she had "goosebumps" after six birdies on the back nine in a spectacular final round of 64 on Oct 13 gave her a six-stroke victory at the LPGA Shanghai, her first tour win at home in China.

The Shanghai native and former world No. 1 finished on 25-under 263, roared all the way by her hometown crowd, having begun the day one stroke behind Japan's Mao Saigo.

Saigo's one-under 71 left her sharing second place on 19 under with Kim Sei-young of South Korea, who had a four-under 68. Kim had led for the first two rounds after carding 62 and 70 to set the 36-hole LPGA scoring record.

"It's amazing to be able to win at home," said Chinese No. 1 Yin, following a victory romp over the closing nine holes that thrilled her legion of fans in her home city.

"The crowd is amazing, people shouting my name and rooting for me," added Yin, who said she was looking to see her mother but could not spot her among the large galleries.

"This tournament really, really means a lot to me and I'm just so happy I'm able to win," she said.