Zimmerman Wins Playoff

Mary Beth Zimmerman won her first LPGA tournament since 1987, capturing the Rail Classic on the second hole of a playoff against the tour’s youngest pro, 21-year-old Emilee Klein.

Zimmerman came from seven shots back and completed her regulation round with a tournament-low, 7-under-par 65.

Klein, who tied Hall of Famer Betsy King for the lead after the first two days, was leading when she missed a putt and bogeyed the 18th hole to force a playoff.

Zimmerman and Klein parred the first playoff hole, a repeat of the 18th. Then came the course’s toughest par-3 water hole, the 16th.

Klein’s tee shot was closest to the pin, but Zimmerman sank a 25-foot uphill birdie putt and Klein missed her putt.