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Storm tops McIlroy in playoff to win S. African Open

Graeme Storm defeated Rory McIlroy on the third hole of sudden death to win the BMW South African Open.

It was Storm’s second career European Tour title, his first since the 2007 French Open.

Storm began the day with a three-shot lead and shot 1-under 71 in the final round, to McIlroy’s 68. Both men finished regulation at 18 under par.

The two men took three trips around the par-4 18th hole in the playoff. After each parred it the first two times around, Storm made par on his third attempt and McIlroy made bogey.