Vijay Singh Wins at Mercedes

Posted by Alan L. Hammond Jan 8, 2007

Yesterday, Vijay Singh posted a 14-under-par score of 278 on his way to victory in the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship at Kapalua. He took home $1.1 million, to push him over the $50 million mark, and secured his 30th career victory, 18 of which came after his 40th birthday.

Prior to the Mercedes, Singh had only one victory in his previous 35 starts. In typical Vijay Singh style, he spent the short off-season correcting flaws that had worked their way into his swing. If yesterday's win is any indication, his hard work has again paid off. Sunday's round saw him put in a bogey-free final round, solid by any stretch.

Finishing second with a 12-under par 280 was Australian Adam Scott. Scott's seven-birdie final round was marred by three bogeys. His last bogey, coming at the Plantation Course's par-4 17th, cost him a chance at a playoff with Singh. Scott has quietly climbed the world rankings to his current number 3 position.

This week the tour stops in Honolulu for the Sony Open. David Toms will attempt to defend his title after an eight-place finish at the Mercedes.