SPANIARD JOHN RAHM ended his season on a winning note, while Justin Rose was dramatically denied returning to World No. 1 at the close of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Sunday.
Rahm, the first Spanish golfer in the 20-year history of the event, posted a closing round of 69 for four-shot 20-under par victory on the Albany course.
American Tony Finau holed a dramatic 15-foot birdie putt in a round of 68 to finish second on 16-under par.
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Finau’s birdie at the 18 saw the American finish second as Rose fired a 65 to place third.
Had Finau not holed the putt Rose would have shared second place and thus ensured he returned to World No. 1.
A tired-looking tournament host Tiger Woods posted a last day 73 to finish 17th in the elite 18-player field.
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Rose denied World no.1 spot as Rahm ends season with Bahamas win
SPANIARD JOHN RAHM ended his season on a winning note, while Justin Rose was dramatically denied returning to World No. 1 at the close of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Sunday.
Rahm, the first Spanish golfer in the 20-year history of the event, posted a closing round of 69 for four-shot 20-under par victory on the Albany course.
American Tony Finau holed a dramatic 15-foot birdie putt in a round of 68 to finish second on 16-under par.
Finau’s birdie at the 18 saw the American finish second as Rose fired a 65 to place third.
Had Finau not holed the putt Rose would have shared second place and thus ensured he returned to World No. 1.
A tired-looking tournament host Tiger Woods posted a last day 73 to finish 17th in the elite 18-player field.
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