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Half way around the world, Ben Crane remained right in the middle of the now to win the first PGA Tour-sanctioned event in Southeast Asia, the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic.

Hot off his viral workout video, Crane snake-shaked his way to a win over England’s Brian Davis. Coming down the stretch, Crane eagled the par-4 15th hole and hammered in an eight-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to secure his one shot lead, shooting a 2-under 69.

By no means did Crane back into this victory. Brian Davis finished birdie-eagle-birdie and posted a final round 67 as he waited in the clubhouse at 17-under-par. Crane also outdueled a pretty solid field in Malaysia that included Luke Donald, Ernie Els, Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott, Retief Goosen and YE Yang, among others.

The Asia Pacific Classic was Crane’s second win of the year, going along with his win at the Farmers Insurance Open back in January. It was also Crane’s fourth career win.

How about the luck Brian Davis is having? He just seems unable to get over the hump and win. Of course, there was the penalty stroke he called on himself in Hilton Head, virtually giving the tournament to Jim Furyk. Then, in May he came in second to Zach Johnson at Colonial. And now, Davis finishes strong only to see Crane swoop in and take his first victory of the year right from under him, leaving him winless since his European Tour victory in 2004.

Maybe 2011 will bear better results for the Englishman. Or perhaps he can take some of Crane’s advice and try a new workout.

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