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Finau holds off Rahm to win Mexico Open

MEXICO CITY: American Tony Finau held off the threat from Masters champion Jon Rahm to win the Mexico Open on Sunday (Monday in Manila), shooting a final round 66 to win by three strokes from the Spaniard and claim his sixth PGA Tour title.

Rahm, the defending champion at Vidanta, put himself in contention after a 10-under course-record 61 in his third round on Saturday put him within two strokes.

Tony Finau of the United States holds the championship trophy after his victory in the final round of the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Sunday, April 30, 2023. AP PHOTO