CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Overnight leader K.J. Choi won the Senior British Open by two shots over Australia’s Richard Green after carding a 2-under 70 on Sunday.
The South Korean golfer, who took a one-shot lead into the final round at Carnoustie, won his first senior major.
Green (71), who was also chasing his first senior major victory, finished second. It was his third top-three place in senior majors this year.
England’s Paul Broadhurst (70), the 2016 champion, was another two shots back in third.
India’s Arjun Atwal dropped two spots to finish in a seven-way tie for fifth after a 4-over 76.
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