Sharmila finishes tied 17th in Turkey

Antalya (Turkey), May 13 (IANS)

Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet played brilliantly on the final day of the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open to finish tied 17 here.

The Bangalore-based golfer had a final day score of one under 72 with four birdies Sunday to secure tied 17th position with a cumulative score of five over 297 at the end of the final round Sunday.

The €250,000 prize money event was held at the National golf Club in the resort of Belek and was played May 9-12.

Sharmila played brilliantly on the final day to rise from 30th. Sharmila returned with earnings of €3,158.33. The tournament had a playing field of more than 120 golfers from across the world.

Sharmila is currently ranked fourth in the Order of Merit of the Women’s Professional Golf Tour of India.