‘Crazy’ win for Snedeker

Brandt Snedeker: Secured the Tour Championship title Brandt Snedeker claimed he felt like a lottery winner after his victory at the Tour Championship in Atlanta earned him a staggering 7million.

The 31-year-old American pipped Justin Rose to the FedEx Cup title after a nerveless final round – with world No.1 Rory McIlroy’s challenge unravelling.

Snedeker carded 68 over his final 18 holes to finish on 10-under par, three shots ahead of Rose.

“It’s a little bit crazy,” said Snedeker.

“I’m not by any means a flashy guy.

I drive the same car I’ve had since I’ve been on the PGA Tour – I’ve had it four-and-a-half and it’s got 24,000 miles on it.

Help “Of anybody that I know I do not need $11m.

So there are going to be things we can do to really help people.

That’s the way I look at it – I really think we can make a difference and help a lot people out in Tennessee and the surrounding areas.

“I’ve got a little boy on the way in a month.

My life is about to change drastically not because of this money, but because I’m going to have two kids.” Before then – this week, in fact – Snedeker also has a first Ryder Cup to enjoy.

He is one of the four American wild cards.

“I know it’s going to be a pressure-packed week, but I’m going to use this as a huge thing to fall back on.

I’m playing the best golf of my career,” he said.

The 7m is the same that McIlroy has earned in a year which has included his second major victory and three other tournament wins.