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February 10, 2008

Martin wins in Florida

Jeff Martin of Warwick sank a 22-foot birdie putt on the last hole for a stunning 1-up victory in the 45th annual TaylorMade-adidas Golf PGA Match Play Championship at Port St. Lucie, Fla., yesterday. Down by three holes after he 3-putted for bogey at the par-4 14th, Martin benefited from three consecutive bogies by Sean Kenily of Nashport, Ohio, which squared the match going to the 18th tee. At the final hole, Kenily’s second shot rolled into the back fringe and his downhill first putt slid past the hole. Then Martin drained in his putt from below the hole for the victory. “I was very lucky,” said Martin, 34, an assistant professional at Point Judith Country Club in Narragansett. “I was very lucky all week,” winning seven matches in as many days.” It was the first appearance for both Martin and Kenily in the Match Play, the last of six tournaments which comprised the 55th annual PGA Winter Championships here. Martin received $4,500 from the $40,116 purse. Kenily earned $3,000.

--LARRY BUSH

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