<p>Trailing world number one and overwhelming favourite Woods by two strokes overnight, Yang, ranked 110th in the world, kept his composure in difficult, swirling winds at Hazeltine National to fire a two-under-par 70. <br /><br />He snatched the lead for the first time when he spectacularly chipped in from just off the green to eagle the driveable par-four 14th on the way to an eight-under total of 280. <br />Although Yang collected his second bogey of the day by three-putting at the 17th, he finished in birdie style, striking a superb approach over a tree to 10 feet at the par-four last and coolly sinking the putt. <br /><br />He punched his right fist in celebration before raising both hands above his head to acknowledge the roars from the huge gallery packed around the 18th green. <br /><br />"I have tried to master the art of controlling my emotions throughout my career and I think it turned out quite well today," a beaming Yang, 37, said in a greenside interview.<br />"I think it's going to be a bit of a crazy party for them, especially for all my friends," he added, referring to his supporters watching final-round coverage on television in South Korea. <br /><br />Woods, in pursuit of a 15th major title but his first this year, missed four birdie putts from 12 feet or less to card an erratic 75 featuring five bogeys and two birdies. <br />The 33-year-old American, renowned as the best closer in the game, stumbled to the finish line with bogeys on the last two holes. <br /><br />Third place<br /><br />Britons Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy signed off with matching 70s to share third place at three-under 285<br /><br />It was the first time Woods failed to triumph in a major after holding at least a share of the lead after 54 holes, having accomplished the feat to clinch his 14 previous titles. <br />"I hit the ball so much better than my score would indicate," Woods said after totalling 33 putts in the round. "I made absolutely nothing. <br /><br />"I had a terrible day on the greens at the wrong time. I was in control of the tournament for most the day. I did everything I needed to do except put the ball in the hole. <br />"He played great all day," added Woods, who had been bidding for a third consecutive victory on the PGA Tour. "The only mistake he made all day was the one on 17. It was a fun battle."<br /><br />Jeev struggles<br /><br />Jeev Milkha Singh signed off tied 67th without a single sub-par card against his name, turning in his week’s worst, a six-over 78, in the final round.<br /><br />After rounds of 74, 73, 74 and 78, Jeev finished with an aggregate of 11-over 299 to miss out on an automatic berth in the Greg Norman-led Presidents Cup International team.<br />Eventual winner Yang overtook Rory Sabbatini and Jeev to win the final automatic berth. Jeev will now have to wait for his chances when Norman announces two captain’s picks.<br /><br /><br />Final scores (US unless stated): 280: Yang Yong-eun (Kor, 73, 70, 67, 70). 283: Tiger Woods (67, 70, 71, 75). 285: Lee Westwood (Bri, 70, 72, 73, 70); Rory McIlroy (Bri, 71, 73, 71, 70). 286: Lucas Glover (71, 70, 71, 74); 287: Martin Kaymer (Ger, 73, 70, 71, 73); Ernie Els (SA, 75, 68, 70, 74); Soren Kjeldsen (Den, 70, 73, 70, 74); Henrik Stenson (Swe, 73, 71, 68, 75). 288: John Merrick (72, 72, 74, 70); Dustin Johnson (72, 73, 73, 70); Zach Johnson (74, 73, 70, 71); Graeme McDowell (Bri, 70, 75, 71, 72); Francesco Molinari (Ita, 74, 73, 69, 72); Padraig Harrington (Ire, 68, 73, 69, 78). 289: Hunter Mahan (69, 75, 74, 71); Vijay Singh (Fiji, 69, 72, 75, 73); Tim Clark (SA, 76, 68, 71, 74).</p>
<p>Trailing world number one and overwhelming favourite Woods by two strokes overnight, Yang, ranked 110th in the world, kept his composure in difficult, swirling winds at Hazeltine National to fire a two-under-par 70. <br /><br />He snatched the lead for the first time when he spectacularly chipped in from just off the green to eagle the driveable par-four 14th on the way to an eight-under total of 280. <br />Although Yang collected his second bogey of the day by three-putting at the 17th, he finished in birdie style, striking a superb approach over a tree to 10 feet at the par-four last and coolly sinking the putt. <br /><br />He punched his right fist in celebration before raising both hands above his head to acknowledge the roars from the huge gallery packed around the 18th green. <br /><br />"I have tried to master the art of controlling my emotions throughout my career and I think it turned out quite well today," a beaming Yang, 37, said in a greenside interview.<br />"I think it's going to be a bit of a crazy party for them, especially for all my friends," he added, referring to his supporters watching final-round coverage on television in South Korea. <br /><br />Woods, in pursuit of a 15th major title but his first this year, missed four birdie putts from 12 feet or less to card an erratic 75 featuring five bogeys and two birdies. <br />The 33-year-old American, renowned as the best closer in the game, stumbled to the finish line with bogeys on the last two holes. <br /><br />Third place<br /><br />Britons Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy signed off with matching 70s to share third place at three-under 285<br /><br />It was the first time Woods failed to triumph in a major after holding at least a share of the lead after 54 holes, having accomplished the feat to clinch his 14 previous titles. <br />"I hit the ball so much better than my score would indicate," Woods said after totalling 33 putts in the round. "I made absolutely nothing. <br /><br />"I had a terrible day on the greens at the wrong time. I was in control of the tournament for most the day. I did everything I needed to do except put the ball in the hole. <br />"He played great all day," added Woods, who had been bidding for a third consecutive victory on the PGA Tour. "The only mistake he made all day was the one on 17. It was a fun battle."<br /><br />Jeev struggles<br /><br />Jeev Milkha Singh signed off tied 67th without a single sub-par card against his name, turning in his week’s worst, a six-over 78, in the final round.<br /><br />After rounds of 74, 73, 74 and 78, Jeev finished with an aggregate of 11-over 299 to miss out on an automatic berth in the Greg Norman-led Presidents Cup International team.<br />Eventual winner Yang overtook Rory Sabbatini and Jeev to win the final automatic berth. Jeev will now have to wait for his chances when Norman announces two captain’s picks.<br /><br /><br />Final scores (US unless stated): 280: Yang Yong-eun (Kor, 73, 70, 67, 70). 283: Tiger Woods (67, 70, 71, 75). 285: Lee Westwood (Bri, 70, 72, 73, 70); Rory McIlroy (Bri, 71, 73, 71, 70). 286: Lucas Glover (71, 70, 71, 74); 287: Martin Kaymer (Ger, 73, 70, 71, 73); Ernie Els (SA, 75, 68, 70, 74); Soren Kjeldsen (Den, 70, 73, 70, 74); Henrik Stenson (Swe, 73, 71, 68, 75). 288: John Merrick (72, 72, 74, 70); Dustin Johnson (72, 73, 73, 70); Zach Johnson (74, 73, 70, 71); Graeme McDowell (Bri, 70, 75, 71, 72); Francesco Molinari (Ita, 74, 73, 69, 72); Padraig Harrington (Ire, 68, 73, 69, 78). 289: Hunter Mahan (69, 75, 74, 71); Vijay Singh (Fiji, 69, 72, 75, 73); Tim Clark (SA, 76, 68, 71, 74).</p>
