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Anthony Kim wins Kiwi Challenge in playoff
By Associated PressPosted: November 12, 2009
HAWKE’S BAY, New Zealand – Anthony Kim has won the Kiwi Challenge despite making a bogey in a playoff, beating Sean O’Hair to win the $1 million check at Cape Kidnappers.
Kim shot a 5-under 66 on Thursday and was leading over the back nine until O’Hair made a birdie on the 18th hole for a 3-under 69 to force a playoff in the 36-hole exhibition for players under 30.
O’Hair found trouble left of the 650-yard 15th hole making double bogey, allowing Kim to win by taking four shots to reach the green and two-putting for a bogey.
Hunter Mahan shot 67 to finish three strokes behind, while Camilo Villegas (72) was another shot behind.
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StephenH on 11/13/2009, at 11:29 AM EST
“You pinheads, the networks decide when they will broadcast this event. I believe it was on NBC last year but maybe they haven't sold or secured TV rights so there is no way of knowing where or when it will be televised. think before you start banging out a response”