Johnson denies Harrington in star-studded Portugal event
Summary
Zach Johnson won the first Portugal Invitational golf tournament at The Els Club in Vilamoura, finishing two strokes ahead of Stewart Cink and Padraig Harrington. The event was the first PGA Tour Champions tournament held in Portugal and featured many well-known golfers.Key Facts
- Zach Johnson shot a final round of seven under par to win with a total score of 19 under par.
- The tournament was held at The Els Club, a golf course redesigned by Ernie Els, a four-time major champion.
- Stewart Cink finished second, two strokes behind Johnson, after some early mistakes but strong recovery.
- Padraig Harrington came in third but struggled with his iron shots and putting during the final round.
- The event had a prize fund of $3 million and was the first PGA Tour Champions event officially staged in Portugal.
- Other notable players included Miguel Angel Jimenez, Justin Leonard, Darren Clarke, and Jamie Donaldson.
- The weather during the final round was hot and breezy.
- The Els Club is praised for being good for professionals and also accessible for beginner players.
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