Denmark's thomas Bjorn birdied the first extra play-off hole to capture his secound european Masters title in three years two shots down in the final round
At weater hit mountain course at crans Montana,Bjorn holed a 12 foot putt ro defert scotland's craig Lee in mist and steady rain after both players ended regulation play tried at 20 -under-par
It is the two time ryder cup winner's 14th career victory but first in two the years while lee was looking to capture a maiden tour title.
Frenchman victor dubuisson shot a final round 66 to finish alone in third on 19-under while spaniard alejendro Canizares was a further shot back in fourth.
It was nice said the relieved Dane after closing out victory on the first play-off after lee found the bunker with his tee shot on the 18th with gave him a tough approach to the par four green.
When i get into situations like today i ready know to grind it out and i have to say I've been pretty good at closing out tornaments in my career. He said i give everything in those situations and i just grind,and grind and grind even knowing that i don't need to play great.
That what' it's about late on sunday afternoons and i'v just got that in me victory earned Bjorn a first prize cheque of €366,660 and will lift him from 66th to 45th in the world rankings.
This year i have come up shortt a few times including the hurt in munich but i came here ready desperate to win this golf tornament so this one is very sweet for m given i am 42 years of age “AFP