Rianne Malixi conquers field in Se Ri Pak Desert Junior
Filipina Rianne Malixi fired an even 72 which was enough to win the Se Ri Pak Desert Junior by two strokes over local amateur Bridget O'Keefe in Rancho Mirage, California early Friday. The 14-year-old, who is playing in her first ever AJGA event this week, shot a 67 and 69 in the first 36 holes for a 54-hole total of 208. O'Keefe tallied 210 (68-70-72). Kristina Xu placed third with 212 (71-73-68).Rianne Malixi conquers field in Se Ri Pak Desert Junior Filipina Rianne Malixi fired an even 72 which was enough to win the Se Ri Pak Desert Junior by two strokes over local amateur Bridget O'Keefe in Rancho Mirage, California early Friday. The 14-year-old, who is playing in her first ever AJGA event this week, shot a 67 and 69 in the first 36 holes for a 54-hole total of 208. O'Keefe tallied 210 (68-70-72). Kristina Xu placed third with 212 (71-73-68).