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The Independent UK
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Mao Saigo claims first major at Chevron Championship after costly error from Ariya Jutanugarn

Mao Saigo prevailed in a play-off at The Woodlands - (Getty Images)

Japan's Mao Saigo took advantage of a last-hole error from Ariya Jutanugarn to win her first major title at The Chevron Championship.

Saigo birdied the 18th for the second time in quick succession to win a five-person play-off, after Jutanugarn had opened the door with a bogey on the same hole.

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