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Singh triumphs

GRAND BLANC (Michigan): Vijay Singh followed up three spectacular rounds with an average one and it was still enough to hold off a surging Tiger Woods and win the Buick Open on Sunday.

Singh closed with a final-round 70 for a four-stroke victory and a 24-under 264 total. The Fijian said he never really worried about losing his lead.

"I wasn't as aggressive," he said. "I felt very much in control so I didn't want to make any mistakes because nobody was making a charge. To protect the lead is not a fun way to play."

What was an exciting tournament for three days became anticlimactic during the final round until Woods created a buzz with his comeback attempt.

Woods, the top-ranked player in the world, and Singh, ranked second, have alternated positions atop the rankings for nearly a year.

Zach Johnson (69) tied for second, his best finish this year, at 20 under. "The cream rises to the top, and that's the best cream there is," Johnson said.

Robert Allenby (65) finished 18-under, alone in fourth. Allenby aced the 179-yard 11th, helping him finish in the top 10 for the first time since February. — AP

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