Atwal becomes first Indian to win on PGA Tour

GREENSBORO: Arjun Atwal became the first Indian to win on the US PGA Tour by shooting a final round three-under par 67 to capture the Wyndham Championship on Sunday.

The 37-year-old Atwal finished at 20-under-par 260 to beat American David Toms (64) by one stroke.

Atwal also became the first Monday qualifier to win the ensuing tournament in 24 years, following Fred Wadsworth at the 1986 Southern Open.

Atwal has enjoyed victories on the European, Asian and Nationwide tours but not on the US PGA Tour until now.

He entered Sunday's round with a three-shot lead and needed a par on the closing hole to seal the deal.

Atwal played No. 18 conservatively. He blasted his approach into the spectators' tent, choosing to take a drop in the rough rather than try to place his ball on the green.

He chipped it onto the green then one-putted for the win.[/img]