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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Pa Sport Staff

Kurt Kitayama edges out Roy McIlroy to win Arnold Palmer Invitational

AP

Kurt Kitayama endured an eventful final round as he edged out Rory McIlroy to claim his first PGA Tour title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The 30-year-old American carded a triple-bogey seven at the ninth at Bay Hill, Orlando as he attempted to defend a single-shot overnight lead, but he gathered himself to come home in 35 for a second successive 72, which got him across the line at nine under par.

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