Cabrera claims award

Angel Cabrera has won the European Tour Shot of the Year award for his spectacular nine-iron approach to the 15th hole in his winning of the United States Open in June.

Angel Cabrera has won the European Tour Shot of the Year award for his spectacular nine-iron approach to the 15th hole in his winning of the United States Open in June.

The 169-yard approach finished just 18 inches from the hole for a vital birdie as Cabrera held off Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk to become Argentina’s first major champion for 40 years.

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