A nail-biting finish at the Forest of Arden saw Phillip Walton take the title from defending champion Colin Montgomerie with a birdie at the second extra hole of a sudden-death play-off. Montgomerie, with four birdies in an outward 34, led at 14 under, but Walton, out in 35, hit a low running shot to three feet for a birdie at the tenth to tie. Both players dropped shots at the 16th and 15th respectively, and both again pitched close for birdies at the 17th to each finish at 14 under par. Roger Champman had four birdies in a 69 to secure third place.
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