Marina Alex wins LPGA Portland Cambia Classic

Marina Alex of the United States started fast and held on to win the 2018 LPGA Portland Cambia Classic at Portland’s Columbia Edgewater Country Club.

Alex opened with a 62 and then had rounds of 71-71-65 to win the tournament at 19 under par and by three shots over Georgia Hall. Alex collected $195,000 for winning the tournament.

Some players with Pacific Northwest connections didn’t make it to the weekend. Amateur Olivia Benzin of Tacoma was a Monday qualifier and shot 73-75, Gig Stoll of Portland won an amateur qualifier and finished 76-74 Erynne Lee of Silverdale shot 82 and withdrew.