American Cristie Kerr has won the LPGA Lotte Championship for her 19th tour title, closing with a six-under 66 for a three-stroke victory in Hawaii.
The 39-year-old Kerr set the tournament record at 20-under 268, a day after shooting 62 at Ko Olina to match the event mark.
She earned $US300,000 ($A395,000) to top $US18 million ($A24m) in her career.
Kerr ended a 30-event victory drought since the 2015 season finale.
She was 16 under the final two days, soaring into contention with the third-round 62 that included seven back-nine birdies.
She made six more birdie putts the final round, taking the lead on the 14th hole.
The American overcame sponsor invite Su-Yeon Jang, the South Korean who led after the second and third rounds and was five ahead of Kerr after three holes on Saturday.
Jang had a 70 to drop into a tie for second with top-ranked Lydia Ko (64) and In Gee Chun (67).
Canadian Alena Sharp, looking for her first LPGA Tour win in her 241st start, bogeyed the final hole for a 70 to finish alone in fifth at 16 under, a shot ahead of second-ranked So Yeon Ryu (67).
Third-ranked Ariya Jutanigarn (69) and Stacy Lewis (6) were 14 under.
Katherine Kirk closed with a five-under 67 to be the best-placed Australian at 11 under and tied 11th.
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