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Jimmy Walker puts on late charge to win Sony Open in Hawaii

HONOLULU, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Jimmy Walker heated up down the stretch Sunday, birdying four of the last six holes to rally for a victory at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Walker's late charge completed a round of 7-under 63 and earned him his second career PGA Tour win with a total of 17-under 263.

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His only other triumph came in October at the Frys.com Open.

Overnight leader Chris Kirk claimed sole possession of second place at minus-16 with a round of 4-under 66.

Jerry Kelly, who won the Honolulu event in 2002, registered a 65 to take third at 15-under 265.

Fourth place went to Harris English (67), who finished at 14-under.

Marc Leishman (65) claimed fifth one shot further back.

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