Cocha wins first Latinoamerica event

7:30 PM, Sep 8, 2012   |    comments
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Merida, Mexico (Sports Network) - Tommy Cocha posted a 4-under 68 on Saturday to cruise to a historic victory at the Mundo Mayo Open on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica.

This was the debut event for this circuit, which is affiliated with the PGA Tour.

Cocha, a 21-year-old Argentinean, finished at 22-under 266 and won by five strokes at Yucatan Country Club.

Oscar Fraustro fired a 7-under 65 and came in second at minus-17.

Ariel Canete's 5-under 67 on Saturday was enough for third place at 16-under par.

Amateur Sebastian Vazquez (69), Rafael Campos (67) and Andres Echavarria (71) tied for fourth place at 15-under 273.

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