Laurie Canter beat fellow Englishman Dan Brown and Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal in a play-off to assert his second DP World Tour title on the Bahrain Championship.
Larrazabal had appeared heading in the right direction to wrap up a tenth DP World Tour win inside 72 holes earlier than a three-putt bogey on the 18th gave Canter and Brown a second likelihood because the trio on 14 underneath par headed to a play-off.
And Canter took full benefit on the first further gap, producing a shot of the week contender to arrange a tap-in birdie and return to the winner’s circle.
Canter, whose earlier victory at this degree got here on the European Open final summer time, stated: “It feels nice.
“I actually needed to cling within the first couple of rounds this week. I used to be scoring properly, not nice tee to inexperienced, simply placing nicely.
“Final night time I had a chat with my coach Mike Walker and he gave me a few concepts to enhance my iron play. I hit the ball nice right now and putted terribly. It’s simply type of the way it goes.
“I’m so satisfied to have caught in there. It’s unlucky what occurred to Pablo however I’m completely delighted to have caught in and received one other win.”
Canter made an eagle and a birdie in a flawless final-round 69, whereas Brown and Larrazabal shot 70s on Sunday.
