Cristie Kerr bests Lorena Ochoa, wins first major at U.S. Women's Open

American Cristie Kerr out-dueled World No. 1 Lorena Ochoa Sunday to finish on top of the leaderboard at 5-under-par here at Pine Needles and win the U.S. Women's Open Championship, her first major. Ochoa, the hands-on gallery favorite, was also looking for her first major, but key mistakes late in her round Sunday cost her the title.

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Cristie Kerr

How sweet it is: Cristie Kerr wins her first major at the U.S. Women's Open

Credits: Courtesy USGA