Scott Brown's late birdie gives him 1st PGA Tour win
Scott Brown admires his shot during the Puerto Rico Open presented by seepuertorico.com. The event was Brown's first PGA Tour win.
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Posted: 03/10/2013
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By: Associated Press
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Scott Brown made birdie on the 18th hole Sunday to go from a one-shot deficit to a one-shot victory in the Puerto Rico Open for his first PGA Tour title.
Brown closed with a 2-under 70. He earned a two-year exemption on tour and a spot in the PGA Championship this summer.
Fabian Gomez of Argentina had a one-shot lead until he went over the green and into a bunker on his third shot, blasted out to 15 feet and missed the par putt. He closed with a 71 and tied for second with Jordan Spieth. The 19-year-old from Texas had a 67.
Former U.S. Amateur champion Peter Uihlein tied for sixth, giving him a spot in the Tampa Bay Classic next week.
Brown finished at 20-under 268 and earned $630,000.
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