Hassan II Trophy, Lalla Meryem Cup: Miguel Angel Jiménez, Cara Gainer Win Big
Miguel Angel Jim\u00e9nez, 60, proved age is just a number. He won with a total of 208 strokes, finishing 11 under par. He beat New Zealand's Steven Alker, who finished two strokes behind. Golf icon Ernie Els came third with 212 strokes.<\><\>
Jim\u00e9nez said that he was thrilled with his win, calling Morocco \u201chis home,\u201d in an interview with MAP. He played a strong final round and sealed his victory at the 15th hole.<\><\>
As for the women\u2019s side, English golfer Cara Gainer won the Lalla Meryem Cup after a play-off against India's Diksha Dagar. Gainer finished with 210 strokes, nine under par, and Singapore's Shannon Tan came third, just one stroke behind.<\><\>
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