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Golfer Atwal first Indian to win a place in US PGA tour

Published December 10, 2003
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NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Arjun Atwal has become the first Indian golfer to win a place on the U.S. PGA tour by finishing joint seventh in the 2004 qualifying tournament in Florida.

The 30-year-old, who has won twice on the European circuit, is leading the Asian tour money list.

Atwal fired a three-under 69 in the sixth and final round to finish on 420, eight shots behind winner Mathias Gronberg of Sweden, according to the PGA tour’s official site (www.pgatour.com).—Reuters

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