Australia wins World Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, DEC. 3. Australia's Karrie Webb and Rachel Hetherington made a dramatic comeback on Sunday on the final day of the first ever women's golf World Cup to edge overnight leader Sweden out by two strokes.

The Australians shot a three-day total of 275 while Swedish sisters Annika Sorenstam and Charlotta finished on 277 at the Mines Resort and Golf Club here.

Playing to an individual medal format in the final round, World No. 1 Webb carded a four-under 68 while Hetherington shot a one- over 73.

Annika played consistent golf for a two-under par 70 but Charlotta's game was in shambles as she struggled to post a four- over 76.

Sweden, which had an overnight lead of three strokes coming into the final round, was six shots ahead of the Australians after the third hole, but went through a slump after the sixth hole.

Sweden was seven strokes behind the Australians after the ninth hole and despite rallying on the back nine, the Aussies maintained their lead to win.

The victory means the Aussies have now added their fourth World Cup to their already existing rugby World Cup, cricket World Cup and Rugby league World Cup. Sweden collected $140,000 as runner- up.

- AFP

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