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Australia’s Hannah Green has defended her LPGA LA Championship title and earned a $860,000 payday with a sensational final round performance.

Sharing the overnight lead with fellow Aussie and good friend Grace Kim at seven-under, Green surged clear of the chasing pack with a remarkably composed performance in the shadows of the famous Hollywood sign.

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Beginning with a birdie on the first hole at the Wilshire Country Club, Green dropped a shot on the par-three fourth hole. But she got hot in the back nine, with birdies on 12 and 13 followed by an eagle on 15 and another birdie on 16.

A number of sensational par saves meant she carded a five-under 66 to finish at 12-under…