Anna Nordqvist wins Shoprite Classic

Anna Nordqvist said her third LPGA Tour title in just over 15 months was for her mother Maria, as she held on to win the Shoprite Classic on Sunday.

In Nordqvist's native Sweden, Sunday was Mother's Day - and the 27-year-old followed up her winning putt on 18 at the Stockton Seaview Golf Club in New Jersey with a hug for her Mum.

"I couldn't have given her a better present than to spend this day with her," Nordqvist said.

"I'm just speechless right now. I fought hard today and can't believe I'm sitting here with the trophy."

Nordqvist carded a final-round two-under-par 69 to finish on eight-under overall, and seal her fifth career LPGA title.

The round capped of a consistent week, which saw her shoot 67-69 in the opening two rounds before her solid finish to the 54-hole tournament.

She finished one shot clear of Christel Boeljon, the Dutchwoman's 68 leaving her at seven under.

Overnight leader Morgan Pressel could not replicate her two under-par rounds prior, hitting a two-over 73 to finish three shots off the pace in a tie for third with Kelly Shon (70) and Austin Ernst (64).

Karrie Webb (66) and Park Inbee (68) were among a group of five players tied for fifth.

Australian Webb, the 2013 champion, shot into the top five from a share of 40th heading into the final round, although she was outdone on the day by Ernst - the American started the day in a tie for 71st before rocketing up the leaderboard.

Defending and two-time champion Stacy Lewis had a week to forget, shooting rounds of 72-73-70 to finish in a tie for 51st.