Philippines Win Women's World Cup in South Africa

Our very own Dorothy Delasin and Jennifer Rosales gave the Philippines a surprising win in the Women's World Cup January 20, 2008 in Sun City, South Africa




Delasin (ranked 156th in the world) and Rosales (ranked 338th in the world), birdied the last four holes to finish two ahead of Korean pair Ji-Yai Shin and Eun-Hee Ji on 18 under.



Japan and Taiwan were joint-third, and Wales took a share of sixth on 10 under par.

"This is a very big day for all Filipinos around the world and it will definitely be good for golf in the Philippines," Rosales said.

Delasin added: "The putt on 17 was tough and I had an angel with me on the 18th. I had no fear."



FINAL ROUND LEADERBOARD:
-18 Philippines
-16 Korea
-13 Japan, Taiwan
-11 France
-10 Canada, South Africa, Wales
Selected others:
-8 Scotland
-3 England