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Golf: Hataoka 20th as Ewing wins Queen City Championship

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Nasa Hataoka of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 14th hole during the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship at Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 11, 2022. (Kyodo)

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Kyodo) — Japan’s Nasa Hataoka shot a 3-under 69 in Sunday’s final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship to finish tied for 20th, her 7-under 281 four-day total leaving her 15 strokes back from winner Ally Ewing of the United States.

Hataoka was in second place after carding a 65 in the opening round, but the six-time LPGA winner dropped out of contention after shooting 70 and 77 on the second and third days, respectively.

“I made a good start on the opening day, so it’s a little frustrating,” said Hataoka, who will defend her title at the NW Arkansas Championship later this month. “I have next week off, so I want to prepare well and head into the Arkansas Championship with confidence.”

Overnight leader Ewing shot a final day 66 to finish at 22-under and hold off China’s Lin Xiyu by one stroke. Mexico’s Maria Fassi was third at 16-under.

Among the other Japanese players, Yuka Saso tied for 33rd at 5-under and Ayako Uehara tied for 42nd two shots further back.

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