Pregnant Matthew wins HSBC LPGA Brazil Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil ' Catriona Matthew, the 39-year-old Scot five months pregnant with her second child, won the inaugural HSBC LPGA Brazil Cup by five shots over Kristy McPherson of the United States on Sunday.

Matthew had a 3-under 69 on the second day of the 36-hole exhibition tournament to finish at 6-under 138 at the Itanhanga Golf Club. McPherson was 1-under after shooting a 72.

When you play well you dont feel tired, Matthew said. Maybe tomorrow I will feel it a bit.

She started her final round with a birdie at the first hole and a bogey on the second, but built her lead with birdies on Nos. 5, 6 and 14.

McPherson had four birdies and four bogeys in her round, with two of the bogeys coming on par-5s.

Angela Park finished third in front of her home fans after a 75 left her nine shots back.

Im not too happy, she said. I thought I would be able to play better here.

Laura Diaz shot a 73 to finish fourth at 4-over.

The unofficial money event featured a 15-player field and a $500,000 purse.