Oh won the LPGA State Farm Classic in Illinois, making a birdie on the first playoff hole to beat runner up Yani Tseng from Taiwan. She became the third Korean to win the State Farm Classic.

Oh Ji-young watches her tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the State Farm Classic at Panther Creek Country Club on Sunday in Springfield, Illinois. Getty Images/AFP

The Korean golfer, who spoke English with reporters for much of the tournament, had to turn to an interpreter after the win. She said the victory made her too nervous.

Korean-American golfer Michelle Wie was disqualified from the tournament Saturday while in second place, having failed to sign her scorecard at the end of Friday's round.

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