Singh's late splash costs him title, but he returns to No. 1
Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. — Vijay Singh launched a 7-iron into the air and over the water, then posed as it descended toward the flag on the 18th green yesterday in what looked like a fitting conclusion to his return to No. 1 in the world.
All he wanted was the trophy at the Bay Hill Invitational. Singh had to settle for the No. 1 ranking.
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Kenny Perry emerged the winner in a dramatic finish, surviving a charge by Singh that ended when his gutsy shot came up short, crashing against the rocks and into the lake for a double bogey.
No longer needing to match Singh's aggressive play, Perry hit safely to the middle of the green some 70 feet away, lagged to 2 feet and closed with a 2-under 70 for a two-shot victory over Singh (69) and Graeme McDowell (66).
The only consolation for Singh was the No. 1 ranking after loaning it to Tiger Woods for two weeks.
"Big deal," he said. "I lost the tournament."
It was the second straight week Singh blew a great chance to win. He missed a 30-inch par putt on the second playoff hole at the Honda Classic to lose to Padraig Harrington.
