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Nelsons win Father-Son Challenge

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Larry Nelson won the Del Webb Father-Son Challenge for the second time with a different son, teaming with 29-year-old Josh for a second straight 12-under 60 and a two-shot victory Sunday at Orlando, Fla.

The Nelsons’ eagle-par-birdie finish gave them a 24-under 120 in the scramble format at ChampionsGate Resort, holding off a strong charge from Bob and Kevin Tway, who closed with a 59. The Tways were the runner-up for the second straight year.

Mark and Shaun O’Meara (62) finished third, one shot better than Curtis and Thomas Strange and Raymond and Robert Floyd.

Nelson, a three-time major champion, also won the Father-Son Challenge five years ago with Drew, his oldest son. He joined Floyd as the only players to win this tournament with different sons. Floyd won three times with Raymond Jr. and twice with Robert.

Larry Nelson earned $200,000, more money than he made in 18 events on the Champions Tour this year. His son is an amateur who is not allowed to accept more than $750 in prize money.

Nedbank Challenge

At Sun City, South Africa, Trevor Immelman shot an even-par 72 and won the Nedbank Challenge by one stroke despite three straight bogeys over the closing holes and a late challenge from Justin Rose.

Immelman, who won the $1.2 million first prize, finished at 16-under 272. Rose shot 73 after a double-bogey on the 18th at the Gary Player Country Club.

Ernie Els (72) was third at 11 under in the tournament he won three times. His round included five birdies, three bogeys and a double-bogey on the 17th.