AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods shot 1-one-over 71 Sunday, but made a birdie late in the final round to win the World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational by one stroke.
At 6-under-par 274, Woods edged Chris DiMarco, who was runner-up at 5-under-par 275 after a closing 68.
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It was Woods' fifth victory of the year, his 45th career title -- and the 33rd time in 36 chances he has gone on to win after owning at least a share of the 54-hole lead.
Woods has now won a WGC title in seven straight years and is the first player to win this event four times.
Vijay Singh (67) tied for third at 4-under-par 276 with Ryan Palmer (69) and Paul McGinley, who shot 72 Sunday and owned a share of the lead several times during the final round.
