Graham wins Piccadilly World Match Play in dramatic finish
Australian David Graham birdied the 38th hole to defeat defending champion Hale Irwin and claim the $127,500 Piccadilly World Match Play championship in Virginia Water England.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1976
Page
9
Australian David Graham birdied the 38th hole to defeat defending champion Hale Irwin and claim the $127,500 Piccadilly World Match Play championship in Virginia Water England.
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