Davies wins US Senior Women’s Open

CHICAGO, United States — England’s Laura Davies cruised to a 10-stroke victory Sunday at the inaugural US Senior Women’s Open, firing a bogey-free five-under par 68 to complete the rout at Chicago Golf Club.

The 54-year-old World Golf Hall of Famer birdied all five par-5 holes to finish 72 holes on 16-under 276, capturing her 85th career triumph worldwide.

“It’s great, seeing this trophy paraded down for the very first time and I get my name on it first,” Davies said.

“This championship will be played for many years and there will only be one first winner. Obviously quite a proud moment for me to win that.”

American Juli Inkster was second on 286 after a closing 73 with England’s Trish Johnson third, two strokes further adrift after a 73 in the showdown for the world’s top 50-and-over women golfers.