Immelman holds off Tiger, other foes to win Masters

 
Four months after he had a tumor removed from his back, Trevor Immelman handled the wind and pressure of Augusta National far better than anyone chasing him today to win the Masters, the first South African in a green jacket in 30 years. [link]

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