Webb’s career flying high again

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KARRIE Webb's golden revival of five wins worldwide in 14 months is proof she can be in the hunt for an Olympic medal of the same colour.

Merely walking out for the opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 was never going to be enough for Australia's finest female golfer.

Now, she is certain to be among the favourites.

The hardened super-competitor at the age of 39 has lifted her world ranking to its highest level (No.5) since 2007 and continues to scoff at her veteran's tag.

Webb is all smiles as she poses for photos in Phoenix with the Founders Cup trophy. Source: AP

She pulled off one of her finest victories in Phoenix by chasing down Kiwi prodigy Lydia Ko, 22 years her junior.

Webb rattled home 10 birdies in her course record-equalling nine-under-par 63 to overtake 19 players on the final day to grab the Founders Cup.

That Webb's career has taken off again is indisputable after 2012 ended without a victory for the only time in her 20-year pro career.

Since landing on the Gold Coast at the beginning of last year with a world ranking of No.17, she has won in Australia (twice), the US (twice) and England.

Webb credits money well spent on a travelling osteopath to iron out the kinks of travel and a long career for keeping her fresher since 2012.

Webb clenches her fist in triumph after the final hole. Source: AP

The 2016 Olympics is her late-in-career driving force.

"That would be the icing on the cake wouldn't it if you could win a medal,'' Webb said.

"I've loved the Olympics since I can remember. I just think walking out in the opening ceremony with the team, the Olympic village ... it would be the ultimate.''

Webb donated $27,500 of her $248,000 winner's cheque to girls' golf in the US and the same amount to The Founders film, a documentary on the LPGA Tour's 13 founders.

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