'Bad weather champion' Lawrie strikes again

Paul Lawrie cruised to his fifth European Tour victory in the weather-disrupted Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open today.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2002 - 19:20

Paul Lawrie cruised to his fifth European Tour victory in the weather-disrupted Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open today.

The former Open champion carded two rounds of 70 on the final day after fog, rain and lightning on Friday again played havoc with the £1.1million tournament.

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