Friday, January 8, 2010

Echenique wins hot shot award


Rafa Echenique's has landed the European Tour's 2009 Shot of the Year award for his albatross on the final hole of the BMW International Open in Munich.

The Argentinian claimed a two on the 568-yard par-five hole, giving him a 10-under round which almost won him the event.

Echenique said: "I still feel excited when I think about that day. The crowd started to roar and then my caddie said, 'It's in the hole!'.

"I couldn't believe it. It was a great moment in my career."

Echenique finished second in Munich behind Nick Dougherty.

Lee Westwood was runner-up to Echenique for the award, while Rory McIlroy was third.

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