Murphy tips Canizares for big things

Ireland’s Gary Murphy believes new Russian Open champion Alejandro Canizares has a bright future.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2006 - 08:12
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Ireland’s Gary Murphy believes new Russian Open champion Alejandro Canizares has a bright future.

The Spaniard, son of former Ryder Cup star Jose Maria, surpassed a record held by compatriot Sergio Garcia and Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell in becoming the quickest associate member of the European Tour to record a victory.

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