Mikael Lundberg grabs second Russian Open

MOUTHY Mikael Lundberg yesterday bagged his second Russian Open golf title - just as he had predicted. The Swede, winner in 2005, boasted after his second round that he didn't have to beat anyone at the Le Meridien Moscow Country Club - they had to beat him. He almost came unstuck at the 15th yesterday but recovered well to card a finalround 68 for a 21-under total of 267 and two-shot win over Spain's Jose Manuel Lara (64). England's Benn Barham (68) was third on 18 under with Norway's Jan Are Larsen a shot further back in fourth. David Drysdale was top Scot after a 64 saw him finish fifth on 16 under, with Lloyd Saltman (68) one behind. Lundberg, who lost his card in 2006 now has a cheque for £166,000 plus a two-year Tour exemption, He said: "This is my absolute favourite place.I feel I should do well here. "So you put a lot... [read full story]