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Rookie Russell Henley wins Sony Open

Henley wins Sony Open
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Russell Henley wins the Sony Open by three shots to claim his first title on the US circuit.

American rookie Russell Henley has become the youngest ever player to win the Sony Open in Hawaii.

The 23-year-old clinched his first title on the US circuit by three shots on Sunday ahead of Tim Clark of South Africa.

Henley hit five birdies in a row to secure a seven-under-par 63 at the Waialae Country Club.

He also mixed eight birdies with a lone bogey to post a record 24-under total of 256.

Clark hit birdies on the last four holes for a matching 63 to finish second, with Scott Langley and Charles Howell III ending the tournament tied on third place.

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Scott Langley during the first round of the Sony Open golf tournament 10 January, 2013
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