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Martin Kaymer takes WGC Shanghai crown

Kaymer takes WGC Shanghai crown
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Martin Kaymer fires nine birdies in his last 12 holes to card a 63 and win the WGC-HSBC Champions event by three shots from overnight leader Fredrik Jacobsen.

Germany's Martin Kaymer has won the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai by three shots from overnight leader Fredrik Jacobsen.

After a par start, the world number six carded nine birdies in his final 12 holes to take the title.

Swede Jacobsen stuck with the 26-year-old for much of the day but could not match the birdie efforts of Kaymer.

Graeme McDowell finished a further shot back in third, one clear of compatriot Rory McIlroy, who was in a tie for fourth with Masters champion Charl Schwartzel and England's Paul Casey.

The victory is Kaymer's 11th on tour.

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