Lee Yewon proved why she claimed the KLPGA throne last year as she edged out Choi Minkyung by a mere stroke to secure victory at the inaugural US$650,000 Blue Canyon Ladies Championship held at the Blue Canyon Country Club Phuket on Sunday.

Surviving a dreary day that saw near constant drizzle and steady breezes, Minjee Lee returned a sparkling round of 6-under 66 on Thursday and leads through 18 holes at the inaugural BMW Ladies Championship at LPGA International Busan.