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Duffy Waldorf Wins PGA Tour Champions Opener in Hawaii

KAUPULEHU-KONA, Hawaii — Duffy Waldorf made a 20-foot birdie putt on the final hole to beat Tom Lehman by a stroke Saturday in the PGA Tour Champions' season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship

The 53-year-old Waldorf shot a 6-under 66 to finish at 18-under 198 at Hualalai Golf Course. He won in his first appearance in the event for major champions from the last five years, tournament winners the last two seasons and sponsor invitees.

Waldorf won the Toshiba Classic in November for his first victory on the 50-and-over tour. He won four times on the PGA Tour.

Lehman also closed with a 66.