DORSET'S Georgia Hall finished 53rd in her opening tournament of the year – the Honda LPGA Thailand.

The Wimborne-based ace took on a monstrously tough field of 70 players having received an invite to the £1.3million event at Siam Country Club.

Hall had been one over par heading into the weekend and she banked two level-par rounds of 72 to complete her week's work.

The effort of the former Oakmead College pupil could boost her 105th-place world ranking when the new standings are released tomorrow.

The tournament was won by Amy Yang on 22 under, who was five shots clear of fellow South Korean So Yeon Ryu.