US rookie Knapp wins Mexico Open

By Agence France-Presse

Feb 27, 2024 12:20 am

MEXICO CITY: American rookie Jake Knapp captured his first PGA Tour title in only his ninth series start, outdueling Finland's Sami Valimaki down the back nine Sunday (Monday in Manila) to win the Mexico Open.

The 29-year-old former nightclub bouncer from California squandered a four-stroke lead on the front nine but ground out victory on the back nine at Vidanta in Puerto Vallarta.

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