Updated: November 2, 2008, 10:52 AM ET

Sorenstam edges Ye in second playoff hole at Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open

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SUZHOU, China -- Annika Sorenstam defeated Ye Liying in the second hole of a playoff Sunday at the Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open, giving the Swede her fourth title of the season.

Sorenstam, who is retiring from golf at the end of the season, shot a 7-under 65 to tie Ye at the end of regulation in the 54-hole Ladies European Tour event. Both finished on 13-under 203.

Sorenstam and Ye each birdied the first playoff hole, but Sorenstam claimed the second for the victory.


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