Ha Na Jang won the 2016 Coates Golf Championship.

The conditions were not ideal for a day on the golf course, but as the rain poured down at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club Saturday afternoon; Ha Na Jang won the 2016 Coates Golf Championship. She finished -11 for her first LPGA victory. Upon sinking a birdie putt for the victory, Ha Na turned her putter into a samurai sword in what could go down as one of the greatest sports celebrations of all time.

Ha Na Jang’s Samurai Ceremony Celebration after her winning putt @CoatesGolfChamp pic.twitter.com/dYnNBFq1W6

— LPGA (@LPGA) February 6, 2016

The Final Round

The weather was expected to cooperate throughout the 3^rd and 4^th round on Saturday, but it did not. Lydia Ko was in charge for most of the final round and the 2^nd year LPGA golfer Brooke Henderson moved in solo second with a 5 under par, 67. Lydia Ko would eventually give up first place to Ha Na Jang finishing tied for 3^rd and Brooke Henderson would finish in second.

The final Coates Golf Championship leaderboard.

Activities for Fans

The PRO-AM took place Tuesday, February 2nd with some pretty famous armatures coming out to play like The Ol’ Ball Coach Steve Spurrier. There were plenty of new activities to do during this year’s Coates Golf Championship, such as a new Craft Beer Festival. Fans could play a round of golf while enjoying sample tastings from 18 different local, regional and national breweries. There were also several food trucks on site to provide food for fans.  We gave away sleeves of golf balls and a brand new driver during our #RLDrives social media contest.

Steve Spurrier participating in the Pro-AM.

R+L Carriers would like to thanks Coates Golf, The LPGA, Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club and all of the other sponsors and volunteers who made this year’s tournament a success.  It’s a wonderful experience to be the title sponsor of this great event, and we look forward to presenting the event again next year!

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