A Lim Kim takes US Women's Open on debut after spectacular comeback

• South Korean started final-round five shots behind lead
• 25-year-old wins $1m after extraordinary debut

The propensity for major championships to deliver fairytale stories has been emphasised once more after A Lim Kim, on her US Women's Open debut, claimed the trophy on Monday. Kim's success, sealed by a birdie-birdie-birdie finish, means South Korean players have won this tournament for nine of the past 13 years. The 25-year-old Kim had trailed by five with 18 holes to play.

Whereas Kim claimed $1m (750,000), Amy Olson drew neutral sympathy. The 28-year-old is still awaiting a main tour win, with her two-shot lead during the delayed back nine rendered more significant by the sudden death of her father-in-law on Saturday. Olson had to settle for a share of second, one shy of Kim, alongside Ko Jin-young.