Gallant Aussie Steph Kyriacou denied maiden golf major

The Japanese winner conjured three straight birdies from 14 to 16 on Sunday before draining a brilliant eagle on the last hole to deny Kyriacou by a shot.

Furue, seemingly out of it after falling three shots behind early on the back nine, ultimately played the last five holes in five under to record a final-round six-under 65.While the 24-year-old will savour the greatest moment of her career, Kyriacou will likely have nightmares at letting a golden opportunity slip with just one blemish.

The 23-year-old led by a shot teeing off on the penultimate hole but chunked her chip shot after leaving her approach short on 17 to allow Furue to draw level with a birdie.

The inspired Japanese then denied Kyriacou the chance to force a playoff with her crazy eagle at the last.