Golf: Ko finishes with a whimper in California

Lydia Ko in action during the final round of the ANA Inspiration tournament in California. Photo / Getty Images

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko carded a one-over 73 during the final round of the ANA Inspiration in California today as her first tilt at winning a major this year finished in disappointing fashion.

The world No 1 went over the card in her final three rounds as she gradually drifted out of contention to finish at three-over.

With the top half of the field still to finish their final round, Ko was in a share of 51st. Her round today included two birdies and three bogeys.

The 17-year-old is yet to win a major and her next opportunity will come at the Women's PGA Championship in New York in June.