Ai Miyazato won the Evian Masters with a birdie on the first playoff hole July 26, beating Sophie Gustafson of Sweden to clinch her first victory on the LPGA Tour.

Miyazato steadied herself and sank a putt from about 6 feet after Gustafson had missed her birdie putt from the edge of the green.

"I had a tough time these last few years," Miyazato said, referring to her long wait for an LPGA title. "I feel a sense of accomplishment."

Miyazato shot a 3-under 69 and Gustafson had a 70 as both finished at 14-under 274.