Zach Johnson shot a seven-under-par final round to hold off Stewart Cink and Padraig Harrington in the inaugural Portugal Invitational at The Els Club in Vilamoura, Portugal. Johnson opened with three consecutive birdies and added two more at the seventh and ninth to take charge of the tournament. He closed with a birdie to finish on a 19-under total of 197.
Zach Johnson wins Portugal Invitational
UKPulse Sport DeskZach Johnson has won the inaugural Portugal Invitational at The Els Club in Vilamoura, Portugal, with a two-stroke victory.
- Zach Johnson won the Portugal Invitational with a 19-under total of 197.
- He held off Stewart Cink and Padraig Harrington in the star-studded event.
- The event was the first officially sanctioned PGA Tour Champions event to be staged in Portugal.
Why this matters: The Portugal Invitational is a significant event for the PGA Tour Champions, marking the first officially sanctioned event to be staged in Portugal.
What this means for you: If you're a fan of golf, you may be interested in watching highlights from the Portugal Invitational.