Elvira loses nerve as Spaun triumphs at Wentworth
Manuel Elvira choked back the tears as an elated JJ Spaun celebrated becoming only the third US player to win the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
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"[It was] devastating that I hit the wrong shot at the right time on the lay up and left myself the toughest shot in the fairway bunker, and wasn't able to pull it off."
— Manuel Elvira , Athlete
"It's a truly awful feeling. No more than 20 minutes ago he's got this huge dream."
— Trish Johnson , Athlete
Key People
Aaron Rai is a professional golfer from England.
Adam Scott is an actor known for his roles in comedy television and films.
Manuel Elvira's older brother, also a golfer with three European Tour victories.
JJ Spaun is a professional golfer who recently won the PGA Championship.
A Spanish golfer ranked 294th in the world, known for competing in the BMW PGA Championship.
Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer and Masters champion from Northern Ireland.
A former European Solheim Cup player and commentator.
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Manuel Elvira choked back the tears as an elated JJ Spaun celebrated becoming only the third US player to win the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
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