Third time lucky for Casey as he edges out McGinley in China play-off

PAUL CASEY claimed his fourth European Tour title with a play-off win over Paul McGinley at the TCL Classic at the Yalong Bay Golf Club, China yesterday, but only after missing two chances to beat the Irishman.

Casey birdied a 25-foot put on the second hole of the play-off to edge out McGinley after both men had finished the 72 holes level on 22 under par.

But the 27-year-old's victory only came after he had twice failed to kill off the contest. He left a 15-foot putt just short on the 18th and, on the first play-off hole, slipped a 12-foot putt past the left edge of the cup.