By Charles Audouin
Video = LPGA's official YouTube channel

Kim Hyo Joo has won her second straight tournament on the LPGA Tour of the U.S.

On March 29, she shot a 3-under 69 in the final round of the Ford Championship at Whirlwind Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona. Finishing at 28-under 260, she beat runner-up Nelly Korda of the U.S. by two strokes.

Kim last week won the Founders Cup also in Phoenix. She is the first player this season to win two of the six tournaments, and added her ninth career victory on the tour.

Chun In-gee finished fifth at 19-under 269, her first top 10 finish in over 2 1/2 years. Yoon Ina tied for sixth at 18-under 270, her best showing since her tour debut last year.

Lee Somi and Lee Ilhee tied for 15th at 14-under 274, while Yoo Haeran, Im Jin Hee, and An Narin jointly placed 29th at 12-under 276. Choi Hye-jin and Chella (Un-jeong) Choi tied for 42nd at 10-under 278.

caudouin@korea.kr