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LA QUINTA, US - AMERICAN Pat Perez took advantage of a final-round collapse by overnight leader Steve Stricker to win his maiden PGA Tour title by three shots at the Bob Hope Classic on Sunday.
Three strokes off the pace at the start of a breezy day, Perez survived a topsy-turvy outward nine on his way to a three-under-par 69 on the Palmer Private course at PGA West.
He struck a superb second shot to three feet to set up an eagle at the par-five 18th for a 33-under total of 327, finishing three ahead of compatriot John Merrick (67).
Stricker had to settle for a share of third place at 28 under with 2003 winner Mike Weir of Canada (67), closing with an ugly 77 after dropping seven shots in two holes around the turn. -- REUTERS
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