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Johansson claims first win in 10 years

MOSCOW, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Per-Ulrik Johansson got his first victory in a decade with a 5-under 67 in the final round of the Russian Open Golf Championship to win by six shots.

Johansson had four consecutive rounds in the 60s to beat by one shot the tournament scoring record set last year by Alejandro Canizares.

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The 40-year-old Swede finished at 23-under 265, six shots better that Robert-Jan Derksen of The Netherlands. It was his sixth career European Tour victory, but first since he won twice in 1997.

Derksen, who began Sunday four shots behind Johansson, shot a 3-under 69 in the final round. He wound up in second place at 17-under 271, his best finish in two years.

Alan McLean had a 68 and was third at 16-under 272. Dawie van der Walt (67) and Adam Gee (70) were three shots further back at 275.

Johansson shot a 62 in the second round to take the lead, which he never relinquished.

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