Wahlin wins Welsh playoff

Posted on 18/08/08. Source: Ladies European Tour.com (By LET)

Sweden's Lotta Wahlin won the S4C Wales Ladies Championship of Europe, defeating Germany's Martina Eberl at the second extra hole of a sudden death playoff.

The 24-year-old birdied the par-five 18th hole twice in the playoff at Machynys Peninsula Golf and Country Club in Llanelli, South Wales. Eberl, who led after the first and second rounds, birdied the first extra hole but bogeyed the second after her ball twice found the sand near the green.

Wahlin, who won her first official Ladies European Tour title at the Turkish Ladies Open three months ago, has a chance to win the tournament at the 18th in regulation, but missed a three-footer for par and dropped a shot, falling back into a tie with Eberl.

"I just wanted to make it more exciting," she said.

Wahlin battled through wind and light showers to sign for a final round of one-under 71 and a seven-under-par total after 54 holes, as Saturday's round was cancelled due to unplayable conditions. Wahlin earned a first prize of £52,500 (€66,737) and ensured that her name will be etched alongside the other multiple winners on the LET.

More to follow on this story during Monday 18th August 2008 ...