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Kakko becomes second Finnish winner on European Tour

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Roope Kakko, pictured on May 31, 2013, became only the second Finnish man to win a European Tour event when he carded a nine-under-par final round 63 to clinch the Madeira Islands Open (AFP Photo/Jonathan Nackstrand)

São João da Madeira (Portugal) (AFP) - Roope Kakko became only the second Finnish man to win a European Tour event on Sunday when he carded a nine-under-par final round 63 to clinch the Madeira Islands Open.

The 33-year-old finished three clear of Scotland's Scott Henry thanks to the best final round by a European Tour winner this season.