Dodd ends title thirst with China win

Welshman Stephen Dodd began the new European tour season today by ending a 15-year wait for his first title.

Dodd ends title thirst with China win
Sun, 28 Nov, 2004 - 10:23

Welshman Stephen Dodd began the new European tour season today by ending a 15-year wait for his first title.

The 38-year-old from Cardiff, who turned professional after becoming British amateur champion back in 1989, held off the challenge of Thomas Bjorn to win the Volvo China Open in Shanghai by three.

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