Singh wins John Deere Classic

FIJI’S Vijah Singh completed a six-under-par 65 yesterday to win the rain-delayed John Deere Classic in Silvis Illinois and move to the top of the PGA Tour money list.

Singh’s four-stroke victory over Chris Riley, 1999 champion JL Lewis and Jonathan Byrd was his third win of the year. He had trailed Lewis by four shots after Friday’s second round.

Singh took his earnings to $5,702,507 for the season, passing Tiger Woods and Davis Love as he kept alive his hopes of earning Player of the Year honours.