Martin survives scare to win Dunhill title again

Spaniard Pablo Martin survived a late scare Sunday to become the first golfer in two years to successfully defend a European Tour event.

The 24-year-old from Malaga also became the first competitor to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship twice as he finished with a two-under 70 for a total of 277 and a two-stroke victory.

Irish star Padraig Harrington was the last golfer to win the same European Tour event in consecutive seasons when he lifted the British Open in 2007 and the following year.

Rookie Anthony Michael, who entered the final round at Leopard Creek Country Club one shot ahead, shared second place on 279 with fellow South African Charl Schwartzel (70) and Dane Thorbjorn Olesen (66).

LEOPARD CREEK, South Africa, AFP