Atwal shows promise for the future

January 31, 2006

Arjun Atwal’s performed impressively at the Buick Invitational. He again showed improvement is required in finishing off tournaments. That will hopefully improve in the future. The Telegraph, Calcutta, reports:

Arjun Atwal came close to winning his maiden PGA Tour title, but in the end finished tied fourth after missing three close putts in the last three holes of the $ 5.4 million Buick Invitational at the Torrey Pines.Atwal (71) missed a four-footer on the closing 18th and was shut out of the three-way play-off which was won by Tiger Woods, who himself birdied the 18th to get into extra time.

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Anand’s record 5th

With his victory in the Corus Chess Championships, Anand becomes the first player to win the tournament 5 times. He also becomes the 4th player ever to break the 2800 barrier in the ELO rating points. Anand as a chess player is a constantly improving genius as indicated by his ELO. More here.

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