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Nilsson Wins Saint-Omer Open by 6 Strokes

Jun. 21, 2009
SAINT-OMER, France (AP) -- Christian Nilsson has earned his first European Tour title by shooting a bogey-free 2-under 69 to win the Saint-Omer Open by a tournament record six strokes.
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