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Mickelson wins HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI: World No. 2 Phil Mickelson survived a dramatic collapse to win the HSBC Champions in a three-way playoff after a thrilling finish to Asia’s richest golf tournament on Sunday.

The American blew a five-shot lead during his final round and had to fight it out with Britons Ross Fisher and Lee Westwood before sinking a four-foot birdie putt on the second extra hole to claim his first title in Asia.

India’s Gaurav Ghei returned a rollercoaster one-over 73 to finish tied 55th, while Jyoti Randhawa carded his week’s worst of seven-over 79 to slump further and sign off a disappointing tied 58th.

While Ghei accumulated a total of 11-over 299, Randhawa was a couple of shots adrift of his compatriot in the event.

Ghei started with a bogey on the first before dropping another shot on the sixth. The seasoned pro recovered to strike a birdie on the seventh but stumbled to a ninth-hole bogey to make the turn two-over. The Delhi-golfer dropped shot on the final hole spoilt his chances of a better finish. — Agencies

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