HONG KONG, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Saranporn Langkulgasettrin won the EFG Hong Kong Ladies Open on Sunday when the Thai teenager birdied the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to beat Chinese Taipei's Chen Szu-han at Fanling.
The 18-year-old Phuket native tied the China LPGA Tour record with seven consecutive birdies on the way to a final round eight-under 64 over the Hong Kong Golf Club Old Course to finish on 11-under 205.
Saranporn's victory, her second of the year and fifth CLPGA Tour title, was worth 22,500 U.S dollars. It was her 15th win since turning pro in 2015.
In the extra session, Saranporn, winner of last month's Sun Car Zhangjiagang Shuangshan Classic, quickly ended it when her second shot found the green on the 371-yard final hole. She then putted in for birdie.
"It's crazy. I got eight-under in the final round and won the playoff," said an elated Saranporn. "Last year I lost by two shots (following a final round 65). This year I am better and even win the game. That feels very amazing.
"In the playoff I shot the ball on the green and the position was the same as the first time (in regulation). I made two putts the first time. After Chen's bogey I told myself two putts and make par is okay. Then I putted in and got a birdie. That's really, really good."
Chen, who held a one-shot lead through 14 holes until a bogey four at the 200-yard, par-three 16th hole, overshot the 18th green. She then chipped within 15 feet of the pin but could not convert to prolong the playoff.
Lee Hsin, the second round leader from Chinese Taipei, finished one stroke back in third after a 71, while Thai Nattagate Nimitponkul (67) was fourth at three shots off the pace.