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.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2007 - 14:11

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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