Aussie Adam Scott wins WGC-Bridgestone
AKRON: Australia's Adam Scott won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday, posting a final-round 65 to notch a four-stroke victory over Luke Donald and Rickie Fowler.
Scott, with Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams on his bag, finished with a four-round total of 17-under 263.
The Australian won his first elite World Golf Championships title.
"I felt good today," said Scott, who finished with a flourish with a birdie at the 72nd hole. "I stayed so patient. I picked my moments."
Donald and Fowler both shot 66 for 267 while Japanese teen phenom Ryo Ishikawa carded a 69 to finish with a share of fourth alongside Australian Jason Day (69) on 268.
Ishikawa, playing in the last group, challenged for the lead but Scott pulled away with birdies at 12 and 14 as the 19-year-old Japanese star bogeyed 15 to fall back.
Ishikawa's bogey from the trees at the final hole cost him a share of second place.
Scott said it was a bonus having a caddie of Williams' experience. Williams caddied for Woods in seven victories at the Firestone course.
Woods sacked Williams this summer and the New Zealander, who had caddied for Scott during Woods' recent injury layoff, made his relationship with the Australian permanent.
"He knows this place better than anyone," Scott said.
Woods, who suffered left knee and Achilles tendon injuries at the Masters and aggravated them in May at the Players Championship, hadn't played a complete round since Augusta in April. ”
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Scott, with Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams on his bag, finished with a four-round total of 17-under 263.
The Australian won his first elite World Golf Championships title.
"I felt good today," said Scott, who finished with a flourish with a birdie at the 72nd hole. "I stayed so patient. I picked my moments."
Donald and Fowler both shot 66 for 267 while Japanese teen phenom Ryo Ishikawa carded a 69 to finish with a share of fourth alongside Australian Jason Day (69) on 268.
Ishikawa, playing in the last group, challenged for the lead but Scott pulled away with birdies at 12 and 14 as the 19-year-old Japanese star bogeyed 15 to fall back.
Ishikawa's bogey from the trees at the final hole cost him a share of second place.
Scott said it was a bonus having a caddie of Williams' experience. Williams caddied for Woods in seven victories at the Firestone course.
Woods sacked Williams this summer and the New Zealander, who had caddied for Scott during Woods' recent injury layoff, made his relationship with the Australian permanent.
"He knows this place better than anyone," Scott said.
Woods, who suffered left knee and Achilles tendon injuries at the Masters and aggravated them in May at the Players Championship, hadn't played a complete round since Augusta in April. ”
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