David DrySdale won the Vattanac Legends Championship after a nail-biting final round in Cambodia, shooting a perfect closing 66 to claim an emotional first-round victory.
English duo Peter Baker and Anthony Wall both finished back on 11, along with Andrew Marshall Archer on A0 Lillip archer at Sir Nick Golf Resort.
Nith Africa’s Keith Horne – successful in restoring the Legends championship in July – led with six to play but was forced to settle for sixth place, alongside early leader Greg Owen.
For DRYSDALE it was a special day. A brilliant birdie at the end got him to the clubhouse on 12th, one before the wall who had just put the target on 11th. The Scot then endured a series of nerve damage to wait until his 19-game winning streak – spanning the World Tour and the 1476 Tour events and 1476 Tour events – was at an end.
“Vattanac Legends Championship Winner sounds great,” Drysdale said. “It’s been a long time coming, but it feels amazing. I played well today and I’m happy to do it. I felt really broken and I’m just trying to stay focused and hit one shot at a time.
“I didn’t get off to a good start, but then I found my rhythm and got into the big fat after nine years.
Handed -12, Drydale had to endure the hope that Peter Baker or Phillip Archer Eagling would be the last to force a play. “It was a difficult part of the hour,” he said, after not being able to do what the three needed to deny him. “If you get a good drive away from the eagle it’s worth it so there’s a little bit of expectation. I mean a couple to me.” The couple said to me. “
With the lead changing hands again and again during the afternoon, the spectators in Phnom Penh were treated to a spectacular sight at the Vattanac Golf Resort with Marshall, Horne and RYDER CUF Player Jarmo Sandelin forcing a change of pace before the wall and drivedale made progress.
Wall in particular makes a big smear on the back, ekgring the par-amane 11th After driving to the green and adding two more birdies he went in. “It was a responsible driver – he ran it to about five feet, so that was big,” Wall said afterward.
“The last few holes are tough, mentally tough mentally, and I was playing really hard. I felt like I needed to have my DID and I’m proud of Davide. It’s been a long time. I remember playing in Qatar and he was an unpleasant person. When I play against him, I’m happy for him.”
Earlier in the day, former RYder Cup Player Niclas FASTH also enjoyed a moment to remember – a hole-in-oneth lead. “It was a 4-iron from 197 yards, it hit it perfectly and he was so happy when it came down,” Fastth said. “I think it’s 11 yearsth Ace is also always lovely when it happens! “
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