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Karlberg defeats Kaymer in play-off to win Italian Open

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Sweden's Rikard Karlberg, pictured on July 14, 2015, won his first European Tour event as he defeated …

Monza (Italy) (AFP) - Sweden's Rikard Karlberg won his first European Tour event on Sunday as he defeated Germany's Martin Kaymer in a play-off to lift the Italian Open title at Monza.

The 28-year-old from Gothenburg drained a 15ft birdie putt at the second play-off hole after a brilliant approach shot from the left rough set up the winning opportunity.

Kaymer was also well positioned but left his 20-footer short of the cup and failed in his bid for a first victory since winning the 2014 US Open.