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Aussie Day wins Canadian Open in Sunday shootout

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Jason Day of Australia celebrates putting for birdie during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 26, 2015 in Oakville (AFP Photo/Vaughn Ridley)

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - Jason Day birdied the final three holes for a four-under 68 to capture the Canadian Open, holding off David Hearn and Bubba Watson in a final-round shoot-out on Sunday.

The 27-year-old Day, who was coming off a tie for fourth at the British Open, finished at 17-under 271 to beat two-time Masters champion Watson (69) by one stroke in the USPGA Tour event.