Golf - British Open - Italy's Francesco Molinari watches his tee shot on the first hole during the third round - Royal Troon, Scotland, Britain - 16/07/2016. REUTERS/Paul Childs
(Reuters) - Local favourite Francesco Molinari beat England's Danny Willett by one shot on Sunday to become the first Italian to win his national Open twice since it became part of the European Tour in 1972.
The 2006 winner also became the first Italian to win any European Tour event twice after recording a final round of 65 for a 22-under finish at the Milan Golf Club event at Monza's Royal Park course.
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