South Korea's Birdie Kim Wins U.S. Women's Open Birdie Kim, a 23-year-old South Korean, won the U.S. Women's Open golf championship Sunday with a one-under-par birdie on the final hole. The relatively unknown golfer stole the spotlight from the pre-tournament favorite, Annika Sorenstam of Sweden.

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South Korea's Birdie Kim Wins U.S. Women's Open

June 27, 200512:00 AM ET

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Birdie Kim, a 23-year-old South Korean, won the U.S. Women's Open golf championship Sunday with a one-under-par birdie on the final hole. The relatively unknown golfer stole the spotlight from the pre-tournament favorite, Annika Sorenstam of Sweden.