South Korea's Mi Hyang Lee beats Lydia Ko to win New Zealand Women's Open

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – Mi Hyang Lee of South Korea shot a course-record 9-under 63 Sunday to win the Women's New Zealand Golf Open by a stroke from and defending champion Lydia Ko.

Lee, whose best finish in 2013 was a tie for 19th at the Evian Championship, had an eagle and seven birdies in a final round that saw her leap 20 places into the lead with a total of 9-under 207.

New Zealand's Ko, who had a stomach ailment this week, started the round in second place and finished in that position after a 2-under 70.

Overnight leader Anya Alvarez shot 73 to drop back into a tie for third with fellow American Beth Allen and Seon Woo Bae of South Korea.