Echavarria claims Zozo Championship for second PGA Tour win
INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — Nico Echavarria claimed the Zozo Championship for his second PGA Tour victory, shooting 3-under 67 on Sunday to win by a shot over Max Greyserman and Justin Thomas.Echavarria, a Colombian who played at the University of Arkansas, birdied two of the final three holes — including the 18th — to add to the title he won last year at the Puerto Rico Open.He finished at 20-under 260 at the Narashino Country Club, located about 80 kilometres from central Tokyo. It's a course record, topping the 261 Tiger Woods shot in winning in 2019.“It’s incredible to win a tournament that Tiger’s won,” Echavarria said, setting up a joke. “This is my second victory, so I just need 80 more victories to catch him. I’m on my way, though.”Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., finished tied for 33rd at 7 under. Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., and Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont., finished tied for 46th at 4 under.Echavarria said the win last year helped build his confidence.“I don’t think I would have won this week without…
28 Oct 01:01 · iNFOnews.ca