Scott triumphs at Honda Classic
Adam Scott recorded his 12th PGA Tour win on Sunday as he outlasted Sergio Garcia to claim a one-shot victory at the Honda Classic in Florida.
The pair entered the fourth round tied for the lead after 54 holes, and the Australian got round the Champion course in an even-par 70 to finish on nine-under, which was enough to see him edge Garcia who finished on eight-under in second.
The duo were inseparable until eight holes to go when Garcia dropped a shot at number eleven before Scott birdied twelve to take command and the Spaniard never recovered.
American Rickie Fowler had earlier secured a one-shot lead heading into the weekend, but after shooting a 74 and then a 71, the 27-year-old saw his challenge fade away ending the tournament on three-under tied and in a tie for sixth place.
Scott recorded his first victory since 2014 and his first with a short handled putter since 2010 after the introduction of new regulations in January of this year.
“Well, it’s pretty good to win,” Scott claimed.
“I hit a lot of good putts this week but then golf’s a game where some days they go in like yesterday and today they just were rolling over the edge but I hit a lot of good ones, but made some, too.”
Garcia remained upbeat despite narrowly missing out: “I fought hard and I thought I stayed calm.
"I gave it my all, but hit a couple of bad shots on a couple of difficult holes and it wasn't good enough."
Latest
-
NewsOn This Day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes the oldest Open champion since 1967
The 42-year-old was the third Northern Irishman to win a major in the space of 13 months.
-
NewsThe Open day three: Louis Oosthuizen bids to follow up record-breaking start
Runner-up in the last two majors, Oosthuizen added a 65 to his opening 64 for a halfway total of 129.
-
NewsThe Open day two: Louis Oosthuizen sets new championship record
The 38-year-old South African is in pole position to claim an overdue second major.
-
NewsRecord-breaking halfway total earns Louis Oosthuizen two-shot Open lead
Oosthuizen fired an eagle and four birdies as he added a 65 to his opening 64 for a total of 129.
-
NewsLouis Oosthuizen boasts two-shot lead after setting Open halfway total record
The South African added a 65 to his opening 64 for a total of 129 after the first two rounds.
-
NewsEngland’s Jonathan Thomson hits hole in one on Open debut to make the cut
After having pitched his tee shot on the fringe, he watched it take a few bounces before rolling straight into the hole.
-
News‘I’m awful with that stuff’ – Collin Morikawa laughs off record near miss
The Open debutant was one stroke outside the course record at Royal St George’s and two off the lowest round in a major.
-
NewsTyrrell Hatton loses cool as poor Open record continues
The Englishman has long been known for his fiery on-course temper.
-
NewsCollin Morikawa falls short of major record as he sets Open Championship pace
The American completed his second-round in 64 to move to nine under par overall.
-
NewsDebutant Collin Morikawa surges into Open Championship lead
The American was six under par for his first 12 holes in round two.