HSBC playoff win moves Garcia up to No 2

SHANGHAI: Spain's Sergio Garcia won the rain-disrupted $5 million HSBC Champions after a playoff against Britain's Oliver Wilson yesterday to overtake Phil Mickelson as world No 2.

The 28-year-old, who carded a final round 4-under-par 68 to finish the tournament at 14-under alongside Wilson, slotted home a seven-foot birdie putt while his rival could only manage a par five on his third go at the 18th for the day.

"I'm just so proud to win and (become) No 2 in the world so I'm very happy," said the Spaniard, who will pick up a cheque for $833,300.