Ernie Els birdied last hole to secure a one-shot victory at Munich Open as he continues to build momentum ahead of the Open Championship.
Els finished with a round of 69 which included four birdies and a bogey, for a final total of 18-under par, helping to hold off the challenge of Thomas Bjorn.
The Dane also finished with 69 after hitting a double bogie on the 14th leaving his final total just shy at 17-under par at the event in Germany.
The 43-year-old was eager to make the most of the competition as he looks to defend his Open Championship at Muirfield in July.
He has been gradually finding better form as the year has progressed and just at the right point finishing tied 13th at the Masters, tied sixth at th
Four-time major winner Ernie Els birdied the last hole to secure a one-shot victory at the Munich Open as he continues to build momentum ahead of the Open Championship.
Els finished with a round of 69 which included four birdies and a bogey, for a final total of 18-under par, helping to hold off the challenge of Thomas Bjorn.
The Dane also finished with 69 after hitting a double bogie on the 14th leaving his final total just shy at 17-under par at the event in Germany.
The 43-year-old was eager to make the most of the competition as he looks to defend his Open Championship at Muirfield in July.
He has been gradually finding better form as the year has progressed and just at the right point finishing tied 13th at the Masters, tied sixth at the BMW PGA and tied fourth US Open.
The defending champion recognises that he will be up against some strong competition on July 18 but believes everything seems to be falling into place.
Els said: “It’s been a long while.
“I’ve had a great weekend in Germany and tried a long time to win this golf tournament. I made it pretty tough for myself again.
“I stayed with the basics. It’s great to get my name on this wonderful trophy.
“Wire to wire you’ve got the pressure and every night you’ve got to sleep on it.
“This is quite a week for me. There were a lot of strong players in the field. I’m really looking forward to Muirfield.”
e BMW PGA and tied fourth US Open.
The defending champion recognises that he will be up against some strong competition on July 18 but believes everything seems to be falling into place.
Els said: “It’s been a long while.
“I’ve had a great weekend in Germany and tried a long time to win this golf tournament. I made it pretty tough for myself again.
“I stayed with the basics. It’s great to get my name on this wonderful trophy.
“Wire to wire you’ve got the pressure and every night you’ve got to sleep on it.
“This is quite a week for me. There were a lot of strong players in the field. I’m really looking forward to Muirfield.”
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