Guerrier’s Long-Awaited Victory
After 230 tournaments and nine grueling playoff holes, French golfer Julien Guerrier has finally claimed his first European tour win. The 34-year-old made an 8-foot par putt on the ninth playoff hole to edge out Spaniard Jorge Campillo at the San Roque tournament in Spain.
A Test of Endurance
The nine playoff holes matched a DP World Tour record, pushing both players to their limits. Guerrier’s determination paid off, however, as he sunk the winning putt to secure his maiden title. “I’m feeling great, and I can’t believe I made it,” he said in a post-match interview. “We work really hard every week for that, but we have to stay patient.”
Forcing the Playoff
Guerrier’s victory was set up by a stunning 16-foot par putt on the 18th hole, which ensured he finished tied with Campillo at 21 under par after 72 holes. Both players shot 2-under 70 in the final round, with Campillo’s three bogeys on his last seven holes ultimately proving costly.
Rahm Falls Short
Meanwhile, world No. 14 Jon Rahm finished four shots back in sixth place after a final round of 67. Playing in his third European tour event in the past four weeks, Rahm was the top-ranked player in the tournament, which marked the final event of the year on European soil for the tour.
A Breakthrough Moment
Guerrier’s long-awaited victory is a testament to his perseverance and dedication to his craft. After years of hard work and near-misses, he has finally achieved his goal of winning a European tour event. As he looks to build on this success, golf fans will be eager to see what the future holds for this talented Frenchman.
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