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Wiesberger Ends 5-Year Drought With China Open Win
26 Apr
Summary
- Bernd Wiesberger secured his first DP World Tour title in five years.
- He finished three strokes ahead of the field at 19-under par.
- Wiesberger last won at the Danish Golf Championship in May 2021.
Bernd Wiesberger captured his first DP World Tour title in five years at the Volvo China Open, concluding on Sunday. Playing at the Shanghai Enhance Anting Golf Club, Wiesberger carded a final-round 67 to finish at 19-under par.
He held off a challenge from overnight leader Adrian Otaegui, who faltered on the back nine and finished three strokes behind. Wiesberger expressed his deep emotion and pride in overcoming recent difficulties.
This significant victory not only ends a long drought for Wiesberger, whose last win was in May 2021, but also grants him access to coveted Rolex Series events. Mikael Lindberg of Sweden secured third place, followed by Shaun Norris of South Africa.
