Hyo-Jo-Kim won the Ford tournament in South Korea because Charlie Hale in England failed to challenge him on the last day in Arizona.
Kim beat Lilia Vwei in the first hole in the United States to win its seventh LPGA title after drew 22-20 at the Katthille at Golf.
Hale, who reached the second round in the second round, drew 11-11 after the 17-17 draw after the one-1-1-14, the worst goal of the tournament.
Kim began four kicks a day, but in 64 games in 64 kicks on 9 Birdies and made 68 appearances.