Coetzee comes from behind to seal maiden tour victory


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 09 Feb 2014

George Coetzee of South Africa tees his shot during the third round of the Qatar Masters in Doha, January 24, 2014. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African George Coetzee won his maiden European Tour title as he stormed past the overnight leaders with an early run of birdies to finish three shots clear at the Joburg Open on Sunday.

The 27-year-old carded a final round 66 for a 19-under-par 268 at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club.

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