Jimenez wins Hong Kong Open

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Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez claimed a second Hong Kong Open title in three years after overnight leader Robert Karlsson imploded on the final green.

Karlsson held a four-stroke lead over Jimenez at the start of the final round but his double bogey six gave Jimenez the opportunity to claim the title.

The Swede’s amazing error saw him have to settle for joint-second with Thongchai Jaidee and KJ Choi.

Miguel Angel Jimenez described as “very nice” his second triumph at the Hong Kong Open in three years.

The Spaniard held his nerve on the last hole to pip Swede Robert Karlsson, whose challenge fell apart in amazing fashion on the final green.

Jimenez said: “I played well throughout and I’m very pleased. The only down part is I feel for Robert, with the way it finished after he played so well. He had a double bogey at the last, and it’s not the best way to finish.”

Hong Kong Open

Final-round leaderboard
Hong Kong GC, par 70
-15 MA Jimenez Spa 18
-14 T Jaidee Tha 18
-14 R Karlsson Swe 18
-14 KJ Choi Kor 18
-13 P Hanson Swe 18
-11 G McDowell NI 18

Jimenez wins Hong Kong Open

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