Shin Jiyai became the first South Korean to win the Evian Masters

Shin Jiyai became the first South Korean to win the Evian Masters on today, a victory made more remarkable coming just six weeks after she underwent emergency surgery.She secured her victory with a nine-foot putt at the last hole to give her a one-shot edge over Morgan Pressel, Choi Na Yeon and 15-year-old American Alexis Thompson. With a 67 for a 14 under par, 22-year-old Shin, the 2008 Women’s British Open Champion, claimed a 340,000 euros prize and her 31st career title worldwide.