Thongchai Jaidee claims victory at Nordea Masters

Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee won the Nordea Masters at PGA Sweden National in Malmo winning the playoff against Stephen Gallacher and Victor Dubuisson

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Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee won the Nordea Masters at PGA Sweden National in Malmo winning the playoff against Stephen Gallacher and Victor Dubuisson

Thongchai Jaidee  poses after winning the Nordea Masters at the PGA Sweden National on June 1 in Malmo, Sweden. Photography: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

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Jaidee plays his approach shot to the 18th green during the final round. Photography: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

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Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee is congratulated by Stephen Gallacher and Victor Dubuisson after winning a playoff match. Photography: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

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Jaidee is congratulated after winning the playoff game at the Nordea Masters. Photography: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

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Thongchai Jaidee on the first tee. Photography: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

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Thongchai Jaidee celebrates after clinching victory at the Nordea Masters at the PGA Sweden National on June 1. Photography: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

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Thongchai Jaidee celebrates sinking the winning putt in the playoff game. Photography: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

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