GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Canadian skip Kevin Martin won his first title in the Canada World Men's Curling Championship today, scoring two points in the ninth end in a 6-3 victory over Scotland in the final.

The 41-year-old Martin finished second in 1991 and fourth in 1997.

The Canadian team breezed through the draws with a 10-1 record, but lost to Scotland in the first playoff game. Martin's team came back to beat Norway to reach the final.

It was the second championship appearance for Scotland skip David Murdoch, the 2006 winner.