Sorenstam’s winning streak comes to an end

Five tournaments in the making, Annika Sorenstam’s winning streak ended with one miserable hole.

After climbing the leaderboard Sunday morning, Sorenstam’s chances for a record sixth straight victory ended with a double-bogey on the third hole of the final round at the Michelob Ultra Open at Williamsburg, Va. She finished at 2-over 286, 10 strokes behind winner Cristie Kerr.

“I wanted to do it. I had a great opportunity,” said Sorenstam, who shot a 3-over 74 in the final round. “I was ready to play, it just didn’t happen, unfortunately. So I’m a little sad about that.”

Kerr was ecstatic with her victory, the fifth of her career but the first when Sorenstam was in the field. After putting out to finish at 8-under 276, she tossed her ball into the water beside the green. She shot 68-72 for her two rounds Sunday.

“I need a beer,” said Kerr, who earned $330,000 with the win. “We’re going to drink out of the trophy.”

Jill McGill finished five strokes back at 3-under 281. Gulbis, Catriona Matthew and Michele Redman tied for third at 2-under 282.

Sorenstam wound up tied for 12th. It was the first time she finished a tournament above par since the 2003 John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic.

Wendy Ward of Edwall, Wash., shot 72 and 76 Sunday to finish at 292.

European PGA Tour

Steve Webster won his first PGA European Tour event, closing with five birdies on the last 10 holes for a 4-under 68 and a three stroke victory at the Italian Open at Milan, Italy.

Bradley Dredge (69), Richard Finch (70) and Anders Hansen (66) tied for second three shots back.