Lita Guo has secured her first national title after carding a one under par 73 in the final round of the LawnMaster Classic on the Charles Tour.

The New Zealand rep won by six shots from Wellington No.1 Julianne Alvarez who came home strong with a six under par 68 in the fine conditions to claim second place.

Chantelle Cassidy (Putaruru) had a two under par 72 in the final round to finish on a two under total in third on her comeback to the Charles Tour.

Guo, who recently claimed a bronze medal at the Australian Youth Olympics Festival as part of the NZ mixed team, was delighted to win for the first time on the Charles Tour.

“I have had a few runner-up finishes and top fives but to win is a great feeling,” said the 17-year-old.

“I played alright today – not as well as I have in the other rounds – but it was good enough to win by six. To get my first national title after how I played this week was great.”

Guo put on a Lydia Ko type performance at the Manawatu Golf Club. She had rounds of 70, 68, 71 and 73 to finish on a 14 under par total.

“It is very nice to be compared to Lydia,” she said laughing. “I played really well this week and feel confident around this course. I am happy because the New Zealand Amateur is here this week and I like my chances now. I will always have good memories of the Manawatu Golf Club.”