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Woods triumphs

Last Updated : 08 June 2009, 18:08 IST
Last Updated : 08 June 2009, 18:08 IST

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Tiger Woods came from four strokes behind to win the Memorial tournament by a shot on Sunday, sealing his 67th PGA Tour victory with a dramatic birdie-birdie finish.

Helped by one of the best driving displays of his career, the world number one rammed in a nine-footer at the 17th before hitting an exquisite approach to 14 inches at the par-four last.

He tapped in the putt for his seventh birdie of the day and a seven-under-par 65 at Muirfield Village Golf Club before removing his cap to acknowledge the roars from the crowd.

Woods won the tournament for a record fourth time with a 12-under total of 276, finishing ahead of fellow American Jim Furyk who rolled in a 22-foot birdie putt at the 18th for a 69.
"That was unbelievable," tournament host Jack Nicklaus said to Woods as he shook hands with the 14-time major champion on the edge of the 18th green.

American Jonathan Byrd, who held a two-shot lead with six holes to play, battled over the tough closing stretch to card a 72 and share third place at eight under with compatriot Mark Wilson. Tour veteran Davis Love III was a further two strokes back after closing with a 73, level with Americans Matt Kuchar (71) and co-leader overnight Matt Bettencourt (75).
Woods hit a perfect 14 of 14 fairways in Sunday's final round, arguably the best teebox performance of his career on one of the PGA Tour's toughest courses.

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Published 08 June 2009, 18:08 IST

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