Zach Johnson takes Sony title in Hawaii
January 18, 2009
Zach Johnson carded a 5-under-par 65 Sunday and won the Sony Open in Hawaii by two shots.
Johnson finished at 15-under 265 at the Waialae course in Honolulu.
Adam Scott (64) and David Toms (66) tied for second at 13-under 267. Charles Howell (66) was fourth at 268 and Kevin Na (66) and Brian Gay (68) followed at 269.
The title was Johnson’s fifth on the PGA Tour, including a Masters victory in 2007.
Four players — Johnson, Toms, Scott and Howell — held or shared the lead in the final round.
Johnson said he felt very fortunate
to come out on top in such a close battle.
It was tough,
he said.
Source: upi