Knight rules LPGA field

LPGA Tour rookie Cheyenne Knight captured her first title in her home state of Texas on Sunday, posting a 5-under 66 for a two-shot victory at the Volunteers of America Classic in The Colony.

Knight finished at 18-under 266 with her bogeyfree final round, two strokes ahead of runners-up Jaye Marie Green (69) and Brittany Altomare (67).

Hamilton’s Alena Sharp finished in a tie for 14th at 7-under 277 after carding a 72 on Sunday, while Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., tied for 16th at 2-under 279 after a 69.