Song wraps up 2014 LPGA Tour card with win

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RICHMOND, Va. — Christine Song wrapped up an LPGA Tour card for next season, winning the Eagle Classic on Sunday for her second Symetra Tour victory of the year.

Song, from Fullerton, Calif., closed with a 1-under 71 in the rain-delayed final round for a three-stroke victory. She finished at 8-under 208 at Richmond Country Club.

“My feet are wet and my clothes are wet so all I was trying to do was zone out the rain,” Song said. “I guess that’s what I did today.”

Song earned $16,500 to jump from 16th to second on the money list with $38,798 with two tournaments left. The final top 10 will earn 2014 LPGA Tour cards.

Stefanie Kenoyer, Kendall Dye, Perrine Delacour and Jean Chua tied for second. Chua finished with a 68, Kenoyer had a 71, and Dye and Delacour shot 72.

“It would mean so much,” said Song about returning to the LPGA Tour. “I don’t want to play here for too long and I just want to see all my friends out there, too, and play well.”

“My feet are wet and my clothes are wet so all I was trying to do was zone out the rain,” Song said. “I guess that’s what I did today.”

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