Woosnam adds second seniors title

IAN Woosnam captured the second title of his rookie European Seniors Tour season after securing a three-shot victory over Paraguay's Angel Franco at the Pestovo Russian Seniors Open.

The 2006 Ryder Cup captain braved persistent rain to card a closing two-under-par round of 70 for a winning total of 12 under par at Pestovo Golf and Yacht Club near Moscow.

It was the Welshman's second title in eastern Europe following his maiden success at last month's Parkridge Polish Seniors Championship in Krakow, and the 71,432 (£56,563) first prize consolidated his top spot on the Seniors Tour's Order of Merit with earnings of 210,018 (£165,893).

"I feel as if I've been drowned," joked a drenched Woosnam at the end. "It's great to get a win so soon after the last one but at the moment what I want most is to change into some dry clothes.

"It rained from start to finish and it's so difficult to control the ball when it gets as wet as that."

Scotland's Bill Longmuir finished third after a closing 72, while Sam Torrance struggled to a six-over 78 having begun the day just three shots off the lead.