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This week the LPGA moves to the state of California for the playing of the Kia Classic. Cristie Kerr will be trying to defend the title she won last year, when she birdied the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th holes on Sunday, to finish 2 strokes better than Mirim Lee, and 3 strokes better than Lydia Ko. Her score of -20 under par was a new tournament record.

Here is my preview:

TONY'S LPGA REPORT: Kia Classic Preview & Pairings

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The first round pairings have now been posted.


TONY'S LPGA REPORT: Kia Classic Preview & Pairings

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Here are the leaders after round 1:

1 Jodi Ewart Shadoff -5
1 Ai Miyazato -5
1 Brittany Lang -5
1 Inbee Park -5
5 Mi Jung Hur -4
5 Lydia Ko -4
5 Jane Park -4

For more scores:
TONY'S LPGA REPORT: Kia Classic Preview & Pairings

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Here are the leaders after round 2:

1 Jenny Shin -10
2 Lydia Ko -9 F
2 Brittany Lang -9
4 Inbee Park -8
4 Hyo Joo Kim -8

For more scores:
TONY'S LPGA REPORT: Kia Classic Preview & Pairings

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Here are the leaders after round 3:

1 Lydia Ko -14
2 Sung Hyun Park -11
2 Brittany Lang -11
2 Jenny Shin -11
5 Inbee Park -10

For more scores:
TONY'S LPGA REPORT: Kia Classic Preview & Pairings

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Final Results:

1 Lydia Ko -19
2 Inbee Park -15
3 Ai Miyazato -12
4 Jenny Shin -11
4 Sung Hyun Park -11

For more scores:
TONY'S LPGA REPORT: Kia Classic Preview & Pairings