Couch claims victory with super chip

Chris Couch chipped in from 26 feet on the 18th hole to preserve his lead and win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Mon, 01 May, 2006 - 01:36
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Chris Couch chipped in from 26 feet on the 18th hole to preserve his lead and win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Couch fired a seven-under-par 65 to finish at 19 under 269, one stroke ahead of Fred Funk and Charles Howell III.

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