Crane uses eagle, birdie on 18 to win

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    Once he became eligible to play a few Asian tournaments, Ben Crane wasn't immediately sure he wanted to go halfway around the world for golf. It's already paying off in a big way.

    Crane drove the 292-yard 15th hole to within 8 feet for an eagle, then won the inaugural Asia Pacific Classic on Sunday with an 8-foot birdie putt on the last hole to close with a 2-under 69 and beat Brian Davis of England by one shot.

    "I had a great opportunity with that putt [on 18] which I'll always remember," Crane said. "I was so nervous and I was just praying. I just wanted to hit a good putt and to see it go into the hole. It felt so good."

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