(ANSA) - Rome, July 2 - Francesco Molinari on Sunday became the first Italian in 71 years to win a PGA tour title when he won the Quicken Loans National.
The last Italian PGA win came in 1947 when Italo-American Toney Penna won the Atlanta Open.
Piedmont-born Molinari ended 21 below par after rounds of 67, 65, 65 and 62.
He finished eight strokes ahead of America's Ryan Armour who carded a 13-under par 267.
Tiger Woods came fourth with an 11-under par 269.
Molinari said "I'm delighted.
"I've got back to my best".
Woods said "it was a great victory, my compliments to Francesco".
The head of Italian sport, Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) chief Giovanni Malagò, said "Chicco Molinari was simply fantastic".
Molinari snags first PGA tour win
First Italian since Penna in 1947