McDowell beats Woods for World Challenge title

US Open champion Graeme McDowell capped his dream season by denying Tiger Woods’ bid to claim a lone tournament title in 2010 with a play-off triumph at the World Challenge. Woods, who had let slip a four-shot lead, appeared poised to seize the victory...

US Open champion Graeme McDowell capped his dream season by denying Tiger Woods’ bid to claim a lone tournament title in 2010 with a play-off triumph at the World Challenge. Woods, who had let slip a four-shot lead, appeared poised to seize the victory at the 72nd hole when he put his approach shot three feet from the pin. But McDowell drained his own 20-footer for birdie to send the unofficial event hosted by Woods to a play-off. Returing to the par-four 18th for the play-off, McDowell then made another 20-footer for birdie while Woods just missed his own 15-footer. McDowell carded a three-under 69 for 272 while Woods shot a two-over 73.

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