Golf News : Hataoka declared Marathon LPGA Classic winner after final round wash out

Nasa Hataoka of Japan was declared the winner of the Marathon LPGA Classic when the final round on Sunday was washed out by relentless, heavy rain and no play was possible. Hataoka, who had a six-shot lead over Elizabeth Szokol and Mina Harigae after 54 holes, claimed her fourth LPGA title and first in two years. The LPGA said the forecast was not favourable for a Monday finish, and it didn't help that the Evian Championship - the fourth LPGA major of the year - is scheduled to start on Wednesday.