Golf

Vijay Singh wins fourth Barclays title

Vijay Singh of Fiji won his fourth Barclays Classic title on Sunday after beating Spain’s Sergio Garcia and American Kevin Sutherland in a playoff.

Singh birdied both playoff holes at Ridgewood Country Club on the way to snaring the title.

A three-time winner of the event when it was played across the Hudson River at Westchester Country Club, Singh matched Garcia’s birdie on the first play-off hole (18th) while Sutherland was eliminated.

The 45-year-old Singh then birdied the par-five 17th to close out world number four Garcia, who hit his tee shot into the left rough, punched out into the right rough and narrowly missed a birdie chip.

“I convinced myself I’m the best putter in the world,” said Singh. “I came out here with a different attitude, and I putted great this week.”

The three players finished locked at eight-under 276, a shot better than Australian Mathew Goggin, 2003 British Open winner Ben Curtis and his fellow-American Kevin Streelman, the overnight leader.
Singh shot a final-round of 70, as did Garcia. Sutherland posted a 68 to join the playoff.

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