Golf: Calcavecchia cruises to record win

Mark Calcavecchia captured his third Phoenix Open title and established US PGA Tour records for lowest 72-hole score and most birdies in a 72-hole event.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2001 - 08:41

Mark Calcavecchia captured his third Phoenix Open title and established US PGA Tour records for lowest 72-hole score and most birdies in a 72-hole event.

Without a win since 1998, Calcavecchia ended his drought in spectacular fashion.

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