Khan inspired by Drummond triumph

SIMON KHAN, ranked 255th in the world, last night pulled off the second shock victory in seven days after Paul Casey blew a four-shot lead in the Celtic Manor Wales Open.

Inspired by the win of his friend and world number 435 Scott Drummond in the PGA Championship, Khan triumphed on the second extra hole at Wentwood Hills after Casey had bravely birdied the 18th to force a play-off, the duo finishing tied on 21 under par.

After the first play-off hole was halved in scrappy par fives the players returned to the 18th where Casey carved his approach into the crowd and then fluffed his pitch to the green. Khan, who had missed from six feet on the 72nd hole to claim victory, then two-putted for birdie from the front edge of the green to claim his first tour title and the £250,000 first prize.