South Korea's Choi back to defend title at Greensboro
AFP, October, 2006
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GREENSBORO, United States (AFP) — South Korean K.J. Choi won't have history on his side here this week as he tries to defend his title at the five million-dollar Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Apart from legendary Sam Snead, whose eight titles in the event included back-to-back wins in 1948-49 and 1955-56, no one has captured the title two years running.
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On only three occasions has a defending champion even finished second. Choi had a textbook week to claim the victory last year. He opened his final round with birdies on five of his first six holes en route to a two-shot victory over 2003 champion Shigeki Maruyama of Japan. He had four rounds in the 60s and led in driving accuracy and putting average as he claimed the third PGA Tour title of his career. In addition to his victory last year, Choi has posted three top-10 finishes at Greensboro. ...
