India's Gangjee ends long title drought in Japan


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 22 Apr 2018

OSAKA, Japan (Reuters) - India's Rahil Gangjee ended a 14-year title drought when he sank a decisive birdie on the final hole for a one-shot victory at the Panasonic Open in Osaka on Sunday.

Having endured years of frustrations, the 39-year-old hit his bunker shot to within 10 feet of the pin before holing it to complete a final round of three-under-par 68 and end his winless streak.

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