Lee Westwood of England shot a final-round 68 Sunday to win the Sun City Challenge by eight strokes and remain world number one going into the new year. The 37-year-old needed a top-two finish at the north-west South African resort to ensure he stayed ahead of American golf icon Tiger Woods, who was poised to win the Chevron World Challenge in California later Sunday.
Westwood chipped into the hole from behind the green at the final hole to finish a four-under round of 68 on a high and dogged South African Tim Clark carded a 71 to snatch second place.
It was the second tournament triumph of the year after the mid-year St Jude Classic for Westwood, who lists cars, cinema, snooker and backing second-tier English football club Nottingham Forest among his interests.
"What a wonderful way to finish my season - chipping in at the last hole. I have come close to winning this tournament and finishing first today is very special," said Westwood.
"I took nothing for granted going into the final round as sometimes a big lead (five strokes) can put more pressure on you, but birdies at nine and 10 set me up nicely for the back nine.
"My caddie Billy Foster deserves a lot of credit for this victory. He always gives me the right information and we are going to have a great Christmas staff party - the two of us."
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