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McDonald celebrates 28th birthday with first LPGA Tour win

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GREENSBORO, Ga. (AP) — Ally McDonald gave herself a big birthday present Sunday, winning the LPGA Drive On Championship-Lake Reynolds Oconee for her first tour title. The 28-year-old from Mississippi held off Danielle Kang by a stroke on the Great Waters Course, closing with a 3-under 69 for a 16-under 272 total. Kang birdied the par-5 18th for a 68. Bianca Pagdanganan of the Philippines was two strokes back after a 70. 

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