Coles, Flanagan fade out in Milwaukee
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Overnight leaders Australians Gavin Coles and Nick Flanagan fell away on the final day to finish tied for 11th as Swede Richard S. Johnson took out the $4.1 million US PGA Tour event in Milwaukee.
Johnson posted eight birdies, including one on the final hole, to capture the title overnight.
"It's unbelievable, I'm very pleased," said Johnson, who is the seventh first-time winner on the US PGA Tour this season.
"I've worked very hard this year and I'm glad that it has paid off."
Johnson carded a 6-under-par 64 to finish at 16-under 264 and earn $741,000 in first-place prize money.
American Ken Duke finished a stroke back after a 5-under 65, while Dean Wilson, Chad Campbell and Chris Riley tied for third at 13-under 267.
Coles and Flanagan, who were tied for the 54-hole lead, each shot even-par 70 and finished tied for 11th at 11-under 269.
-AFP
