GolfCzech.com | Golf news | Lucquin champion in Switzerland
9/8/2008
Jean-François Lucquin described it as "a dream" after he won the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre in thrilling fashion following a play-off with Rory McIlroy.
The Frenchman shot a bogey free 67 to wipe out the 19 year old from Northern Ireland’s four shot overnight lead and snatched the title with a birdie at the second play-off hole.
After Gregory Havret's victory in the Johnne Walker Championship at Gleneagles last weekend, the champagne was again being sprayed around the 18th green as Lucquin followed his good friend into the winners' enclosure and sparked the traditional French celebrations.
McIlroy, trying to become the third-youngest winner in European Tour history, missed a five foot putt for par at the 18th that would have given him the title.
McIlroy started the final day four clear, but after bogeys on the second and third suddenly found himself one behind.
Four players tied for third place, including home favourite Julien Clément, who finished an impressive tournament with a 68.
Gary Orr and Miguel Angel Jiménez also finished 11 under par after both hit 67s today, with France’s Christian Cévaër also taking a share of third with a 68.
Leaderboard – Final:
1. Jean-Francois Lucquin FRA 68 67 69 67 271 -13
2. Rory McIlroy NIR 63 71 66 71 271 -13
3. Christian Cévaër FRA 68 71 65 68 272 -12
Julien Clément SUI 69 68 67 68 272 -12
Miguel Angel Jiménez ESP 68 69 68 67 272 -12
Gary Orr SCO 67 71 67 67 272 -12
7. Juan Abbate ARG 68 67 69 69 273 -11
Robert Dinwiddie ENG 76 64 64 69 273 -11
Rafa Echenique ARG 69 70 66 68 273 -11
Ross McGowan ENG 67 73 66 67 273 -11
Source: European Tour
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