Ochoa’s streak stopped at 4
Lorena Ochoa was unable to continue her historical run of tourney victories.
Paula Creamer won the SemGroup Championship at Cedar Ridge after beating Julie Inkster in a 2 hole playoff.
Lost in a terrific duel was the end of Lorena Ochoa’s winning streak. Going for a record-tying fifth straight victory, Ochoa never got on track, even in a final round absent of much wind. She closed with a 2-under 69 to tie for fifth, five shots behind.
“It’s done,” Ochoa said. “I tried really hard and it didn’t work. Hopefully, I’ll start a new streak next week.”
Ochoa’s bid to join Nancy Lopez and Sorenstam with her fifth straight LPGA Tour victory never got off the ground. She broke par at Cedar Ridge for the first time all week, but starting eight shots behind, it wasn’t even close. She had to settle for her eighth consecutive top 10.
“I don’t know why, but this was a tough course for me, especially on the greens,” Ochoa said. “It’s the way it is. It’s golf. But I’m happy. I look forward to the next week.”
Lorena had lived the old addage that says, “You can’t win them all.” With all things considered Lorena should be back to being Lorena next week and come away with another win.
