adminKuala Lumpur. — Ryan Moore flexed a fine performance with eight birdies to lift the CIMB Classic in Malaysia yesterday, becoming the first golfer to defend his title at the tournament.
The 32-year-old American notched his first victory of the year with a five-under-par 67 to finish on 17-under 271.
Moore fended off competition from the chasing trio of Gary Woodland, Kevin Na and Sergio Garcia who ended the tournament on 14-under 274.
Woodland posted an identical 67 with six birdies, but a bogey on the final hole meant he was left as bridesmaid to Moore again.
Meanwhile Lee Westwood, who won the Malaysian Open in April, could not capitalise on a low 65 in the second round, ending the tournament eight shots behind Moore. — afp.
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