South Africa's Michael Hollick eagles final hole to claim his first European tour victory
Michael Hollick closed with a 5-under 67 and finished 18 under, earning his first European Tour title by one stroke.
- On Sunday, South African Michael Hollick won the BMW International Open, securing his first European tour victory. The 39-year-old finished at 18 under for the tournament.
- Hollick, currently in his rookie season on the World Tour, previously stepped away from professional golf four years ago. He said he had "put the clubs in the cabinet" to focus on coaching.
- A final-round 5-under 67 propelled Hollick to victory. He birdied the 17th hole before his decisive eagle on the 18th, finishing at 18 under.
- Overtaking countryman Hennie Du Plessis, Hollick secured the win as Plessis finished at 17 under after a bogey-par finish. Du Plessis had led entering the 17th.
- Reflecting on the result, Hollick noted the win provides "a good opportunity" for him and his family. The victory establishes his status as a contender in his debut European season.
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Michael Hollick celebrated his first tournament victory on the DP World Tour. After the triumph at the Golfclub München Eichenried, the South African talks about the spectacular finish and explains why he had already finished his career.
He once left pro golf to coach. Sunday, at 39, he won first DP World Tour title
Michael Hollick, a 39-year-old rookie, wins his first DP World Tour title in dramatic fashion by sinking a 19-foot eagle putt. The post He once left pro golf to coach. Sunday, at 39, he won first DP World Tour title appeared first on Golf.
At the BMW International Open in Eichenried, the professionals are struggling with constantly changing conditions. South African Michael Hollick succeeds best in this, and local hero Thomas Rosenmüller becomes the sixth best German.
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