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Choi finishes in 22nd spot at Nissan

Choi Kyung-ju slipped back to tied 22nd place after the final round at the Nissan Open on Sunday following a three-over-par 74.

Starting the day in ninth place, the Korean star was one under through 11 holes but dropped four consecutive bogeys to miss out on another top-10 on the US PGA Tour this season. He accumulated a four-day total of 279.

Charles Howell III won the title after beating Phil Mickelson in a play-off after both players finished tied on 268.

Kevin Na, who spent most of last season injured, continued with his comeback with a tied 33rd outing after closing with a 73 for a 281 total.

In South Africa, James Kingston was tied eighth in the Vodacom Championship after closing with a final round 72. His 277 total was three shots behind winner Richard Sterne, who beat Louis Oosthuizen in a play-off.

In Australia, Scott Hend was equal 26th in the Jacob's Creek Open with a 285 total, nine shots behind winner Scott Sterling. Lee Won-joon was a further two strokes back in a share of 35th place. Hend and Lee earned their Asian Tour cards through Qualifying School at the end of last year.

February 19, 2007