The German Max Kiffer He won Czech Republic Open after defeating the Malaysian Green Gavinunable to handle the pressure, lost the lead on the final day and was left in contention for the tiebreaker after missing a putt on the final hole.
Kieffer He captured the first trophy of his DP World Tour career in a thrilling finish. At 32 years old, he was crowned champion with uncertainty, after moving up four positions on the final day and signing a card of 200 strokes, six under par.
He had to wait for the last hole and the last shot of the Gavinleader since Friday -Saturday was suspended due to rain-, to fully celebrate their first victory in a high-level tournament.
The tiebreaker was in the hands of the Malaysian golfer, but on the 18th hole, with the option to sign off on a birdie, he found himself with an unexpected pair after the ball spun around the hole and went out almost in it. .
before, Kieffer, well completed the day that closed the tournament. Shortened to a total of 54 holes by Saturday’s rain, the German golfer racked up birdies and with three in a row between the ninth and eleventh holes, he managed to climb to the top of the rankings.
Later, in the next four holes, he signed three shots under par and a bogey that put his victory in jeopardy as Gavin found an open door to continue the fight for the tournament. however, Kieffer reacted with two more shots under par and a birdie Gavin his pulse trembled with his last breath.
“It’s overwhelming. I just can’t find the words. I like to play golf. You have good days and bad days and you have to keep going.” Kieffer in the press after winning the tournament.
Among the Spaniards, the best classified is Charles Pigemwho finished in eighth position with 205 hits, five behind Kieffer. With another hit, and already in thirteenth place, they closed a good tournament Pep Angles and Alfredo Garcia-Herediawhile Alexander Canizares finished in 47th position with 211 hits and Borja Virto in the 57th with 214.
Final classification (par 72)
1. Maximilian Kieffer (Germany) 200 (68-66-66)
2. Gavin Green (Malaysia) 201 (67-63-71)
3. Tapio Pulkkanen (Finland) 202 (66-69-67)
3. Louis de Jager (South Africa) 202 (64-70-68)
5. Zander Lombard (South Africa) 203 (70-69-64)
6. Jake McLeod (Australia) 204 (67-68-69)
6. Marcel Schneider (Germany) 204 (66-67-71)
8. Wilco Nienaber (South Africa) 205 (71-67-67)
8. Thristan Lawrence (South Africa) 205 (68-69-68)
8. Carlos Pigem (Spain) 205 (68-69-68)
8. Eddie Pepperell (England) 205 (69-68-68)
8. Thomas Pieters (Belgium) 205 (65-68-72)
Source: La Verdad
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