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The joy of six

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MIGUEL ANGEL JIMENEZ, Spain - 2004 The fun-loving Spaniard scores a popular win over Padraig Harrington and James Kingston by one shot - and then declares it a triumph for middle-aged mortals. 'I have proved today that golf is not only for young guys. I have shown that even at 40, you can still win tournaments.'

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PADRAIG HARRINGTON, Ireland - 2003 Irish eyes are smiling for a second straight day as Harrington follows Rosanna Davison's victory in the Miss World competition in Sanya, Hainan Island. Harrington wins with a 20-foot birdie on the last hole to grab the title from South Africa's Hennie Otto by one shot.

FREDRIK JACOBSON, Sweden - 2002 The Swede travels half way around the world to score his first career win - by two shots. 'I never thought my first win would be in Hong Kong. It's my first time here. I have not been to Asia for four years as it is too hot. But it was nice and cool this week.' So is the US$113,000 first prize.

JOSE MARIA OLAZABAL, Spain - 2001 Two shots behind leaders and playing partners, Australian Adam Scott and Norway's Henrik Bjornstad, going to the 16th, double Masters champion Olazabal transforms his putter into a wand and birdies the last three holes to win by one shot.

SIMON DYSON, England - 2000 A 40-foot birdie putt at the 16th puts the Yorkshireman three ahead and he holds on to win by that margin. 'It has just been brilliant, just brilliant,' says Dyson of his phenomenal season which includes back-to-back wins at the Macau Open and Volvo China Open.

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PATRIK SJOLAND, Sweden - 1999 Sjoland fires a course record eight-under 62 in the third round to take a four-stroke lead going into the final day. He leads by as many as seven shots, but has to ward off a fierce challenge by Ian Woosnam before winning by one stroke.

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