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From left: Tenniel Chu, Annika Sorenstam, Ru Qing Guan, Phimnipha Wonwaiwate and Charlotte Thomas.

The Singapore Island Country Club member followed her second-round 68 with a six-under-par 66 for a 54-hole total of 206 (10 under par). Her 66 tied the tournament’s low round. 

Runner-up Guan, who led by four heading into the final day, shot 71 after rounds of 66 and 70 to win the Under 15 division.

Thailand’s Phimnipha Wonwaiwate claimed overall third place with rounds of 68-77-70 (215).

The three won berths in the American Junior Golf Association’s (AJGA) February 2012 ANNIKA Invitational in Orlando, Florida. The AJGA is widely regarded as the United States’ finest junior golf circuit, and has awarded the ANNIKA Invitational in Orlando two national awards, including “Best Invitational” for girls.

More than 70 players from around the globe traveled to 12-course Mission Hills, the world’s largest golf club, to compete in the ANNIKA Invitational. It was the first junior girls-only tournament in China and Asia, and the first ANNIKA Invitational event held outside the United States.

Commenting on the tournament’s overall success, host Annika Sorenstam said: “Annika said: "The reason I founded this tournament is to give back to golf to help grow the game globally, especially in Asia. Mission Hills China has been very successful growing the game in China and helping to globalize the game of golf. Everything Mission Hills does is first class, so I certainly will partner with Mission Hills China to have my dream come to true." "

Winner of 89 professional tournaments (72 on the LPGA Tour) and 10 major championships during her 15-year Hall-of-Fame career, Sorenstam was onsite the entire week hosting skills clinics, dinner receptions and other activities for the competitors.

The Annika Course represents her first foray into golf design. Opened in 2004, highlights include spectacular mountains rising more than 300 feet above fairways and several panoramic vistas of the entire Mission Hills property. Well-manicured landscaping dominates the perimeters of the par 72, creating an aesthetically appealing "botanical" atmosphere.