Atwal qualifies for Honda Classic golf tournament

miami, february 26

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Arjun Atwal earned a spot in $7 million Honda Classic golf tournament after coming through the toughest Monday Qualifier on the PGA Tour at the Banyan Bay Resort in West Palm Beach.

Atwal, who had won the 2010 Wyndham Championship after Monday qualifying, shot a 67 but three others had carded 66s and four spots were up for grabs.

Canada’s Adam Svensson also shot a 67, so there was a play-off, and Atwal came up trumps after chipping in for an eagle to grab the last spot.

Atwal finished his final round in Puerto Rico on Sunday and took a flight out to Florida to play the Monday Qualifier.

Monday Qualifiers are a really long shot at getting into a tournament, let alone win it. The entry costs $450 and a lot of heartbreaks. — PTI