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Noren wins the European Masters

Sun, 09/06/2009 - 23:22 by surajdogra

Montana, Switzerland -- Alexander Noren shot a 5-under-par 66 Sunday and won the European Masters Golf Tournament at Crans-Montana, Switzerland by two strokes.

He grabbed the lead with an 8-under 63 Saturday and went on to record his first career European Tour tournament victory.

Noren's 72-hole total, 20-under 264, beat runner-up Bradley Dredge (65), who finished 18-under 266 after making pars at the final three holes.

"I learned from last time when I was leading by one," said Noren, who lost the 54-hole lead at the 2007 Portugal Open. "All the guys were posting low rounds so I needed to post one myself."

An eagle at the par-5 15th secured his victory.

Alexander Noren leads European Masters

Sat, 09/05/2009 - 23:42 by surajdogra

Crans Montana, Switzerland -- Alexander Noren shot 8-under-par 63 Saturday to grab a two-stroke lead after 54 holes at the European Masters golf tournament in Crans Montana, Switzerland.

His three-round total, 15-under 198, leads second-place Carl Schwartzel (65), who is at 13-under 200.

Noren began the day tied for eighth place, but a 32 on the front nine keyed his rush up the leaderboard.

An eagle at the par-5 15th and birdies at 16 and 18 trumped his only bogey Saturday at the par-3 11th.

"All I have thought about lately is playing a bit better," the 27-year-old Noren told reporters. "It feels great to have the chance to win again."

Sunday, he will attempt to get his first European Tour tournament victory.