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George Coetzee wins Mauritius Open (The Associated Press)

BEL OMBRE, Mauritius (AP) -- George Coetzee beat Thorbjorn Olesen on the second playoff hole to win the Mauritius Open on Sunday.

Overnight leader Coetzee had a trio of birdies at the par-5 18th hole - one at the end of the final round and two in the playoff - to clinch his third European Tour title.

''Being on the playoff was the most comfortable I felt today,'' the South African said. ''I just had to get the job done, it doesn't matter how long it takes.''

Olesen also birdied the first playoff hole before being limited to par at his second attempt in the inaugural event on the Indian Ocean island.