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Atwal matched at 180 to land the Malaysian Open

Amazing seven shot turnaround sends Indian to tournament victory

Arjun Atwal came from nowhere to win the Malaysian Open this morning to surprise himself and shock his layers on Betfair - the Indian was matched at a high of [180.0] to win after looking out of contention following the tournament's third round.

Talking after the win, Atwal said: " Right now I'm in a different world.

"I've been playing pretty solid the last four weeks but it's been the same thing. I've been in the top-15 and haven't been able to get up the last few weeks."

Atwal came from seven shots off the pace to take the title via a playoff where he eclipsed defending champion Peter Hedblom at the second hole.

The Swede was matched at [1.24] to win but had to watch as a birdie putt at the 18th failed to drop.

"That putt on the 18th was in but how it didn't drop, I don't know," said Hedblom.

"It just hung on the edge. That was sad."

Hedblom has now lost all three playoffs he has faced on the European Tour.

England's Simon Dyson - known as an Asian specialist following four wins on the continent - was backed at a low of [1.5] after leading throughout much of the last day.