Thomas Bjorn of Denmark wins European Masters
eTaiwan News Sunday 4th September, 2011
Thomas Bjorn shot a 9-under 62 to win the European Masters on Sunday for his second straight victory.Bjorn finished with a 20-under total of 264, four shots clear of Germany's Martin Kaymer, to earn the (EURO)333,333 ($473,000) winner's prize.The 40-year-old Dane got back-to-back titles for the first time after winning a five-man playoff last week ...
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