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Lee Westwood triumphs in Thailand

Westwood triumphs in Thailand
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Lee Westwood wins the Thailand Golf Championship by seven shots from Charl Schwartzel to move up to second in the world rankings.

Lee Westwood has won the Thailand Golf Championship after a closing 69 saw him claim a seven-shot win.

The Englishman began the tournament sensationally and was 18-under-par after the first two rounds.

He finished the tournament on 22-under, seven clear of Masters champion Charl Schwartzel.

"I think it's safe to say it's the best I've ever played," 38-year-old Westwood said afterwards.

"This is not an easy golf course as the scores would suggest, especially when the wind picks up as it did over the weekend.

"20-under-par was, well, I amazed myself really. It was staggering, I had to laugh at times."

The win sees Westwood move above Rory McIlroy to second in the world rankings.

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