KJ Choi became the first Asian golfer to win the Players Championship at Sawgrass beating American David Toms in a play-off. Choi & Toms, the 2001 USPGA champion, both finished on 13 under but Toms three-putted the short 17th in the first sudden-death play-off hole, while KJ Choi made par. Graeme McDowell had an abysmal [...]
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Manassero wins in Malaysia; McIlroy comes up short
April 18, 2011
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KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia (AP) In yet another showcase of golf’s future Italian teenager Matteo Manassero won the Malaysian Open on Sunday to capture his second European Tour title and upstage a remarkable recovery by Rory McIlroy. Manassero two days before his 18th birthday began the back nine by holing his approach for eagle on the [...]
McIlroy gives up lead at Malaysian Open
April 18, 2011
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KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia (AP) Rory McIlroy completed an even-par 72 that included a double bogey on the par-3 15th hole relinquishing the Malaysian Open lead to Alexander Noren and 17-year-old Matteo Manassero heading into the final round Sunday. McIlroy appeared to have overcome his collapse at the Masters when he grabbed the lead before rain [...]
