India’s Jeev Mikkha Singh claimed his maiden European Tour victory in Beijing on Sunday, winning the $1,8-million China Open by one shot over Spain’s Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano.
The 34-year-old Indian carded a two-under par 70 around the Nick Faldo-designed course at Beijing’s Honghua International Golf Club, to finish at 10 under par for the tournament.
His victory earns him a cheque for $300 000, with Fernandez, who also shot a final round 70 to finish at nine under, taking home $200 000.
The challenge from Singh’s playing partner, overnight leader David Lynn, collapsed when the Englishman — who has been putting excellently all week — three-putted the 13th, 14th and 15th.
His level-par 72 left him in third place at eight under par for the co-sanctioned Asian Tour and European Tour event.
Defending champion Paul Casey and fellow Englishman Simon Wakefield finished a shot further back in fourth place alongside Australians Jarrod Lyle and Peter Fowler. – Sapa-AFP