Anthony Kang wins Malaysian Open

Anthony Kang of the United States closed with a dramatic birdie at the 18th hole to win the European Tour’s Malaysian Open Sunday by one stroke.

In the final round, the 36-year-old Kang shot 5-under-par 67 and the birdie secured his first victory on the European Tour. It was worth $2 million.

Kang sustained his momentum after earlier birdies at Nos. 8, 11 and 13.

Four players were locked in a tie for second place.

It feels wonderful, said Kang, who overcame a near-costly bogey at the par-4 15th.

He began the fourth round two shots back of overnight leader Adam Blyth of Australia.

I’ve been playing in Malaysia since 1996 or 1997 so to finally win this event, I’m speechless.

Kang’s 17-under 271 total beat England’s David Horsey (64) and Miles Tunnicliff (68), India’s Jyoti Randhawa (66), and Thailand’s Prayad Marksaeng (68).

At 13-under 275, Blyth finished in 10th place after shooting 1-over 73 on Sunday.