Khan celebrates maiden European tour win

Simon Khan, ranked 255th in the world, today pulled off a stunning victory in the Celtic Manor Wales Open after Paul Casey blew a four-shot lead.

Khan celebrates maiden European tour win
Sun, 06 Jun, 2004 - 19:21

Simon Khan, ranked 255th in the world, today pulled off a stunning victory in the Celtic Manor Wales Open after Paul Casey blew a four-shot lead.

Khan triumphed on the second extra hole after Casey had bravely birdied the 18th to force a play-off, the duo finishing tied on 21 under par.

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