Simon Forsström’s dream of profitable a maiden DP World Tour title turned a actuality as he triumphed on the Soudal Open at Rinkven Worldwide Golf Membership in Belgium.
The 34-year-old Swede carded a two-under-par closing spherical of 69 to complete one stroke forward of fellow countryman Jens Dantorp at Rinkven Worldwide Golf Membership in Antwerp.
Previous to this 12 months, Forsström spent seven consecutive seasons making an attempt to graduate from the Problem Tour, however lastly earned enjoying privileges on the highest tier tour in Europe after profitable Qualifying Faculty Closing Stage in November. He additionally beforehand secured his lone Problem Tour victory in Belgium in 2016, when he received the KPMG Trophy.
Forsström began the ultimate day one shot forward after which held a three-stroke lead on the flip, however shared the lead with Dantorp with six holes to play after a double bogey on the tenth and one other dropped shot on 12. However he fired again in type as he birdied 14, 16 and 17 to maneuver one forward with one to play.
Dantorp held the clubhouse lead on 16 beneath par after signing for a 67, however Forsström hit his strategy on 18 to inside 5 ft and he two-putted for a 17 beneath par complete and his first DP World Tour title.
Ending in third, two strokes again from Dantorp was Thorbjørn Olesen on 14 beneath, whereas Alexander Björk, Mike Lorenzo-Vera and Matt Southgate completed in a three-way tie for third. Residence favorite Thomas Detry carded a closing 73 as he completed in a share of seventh.
After his beautiful win, Forsström stated: “I’m very completely satisfied and I’m glad I used to be capable of show to myself that I’ve what it takes to win out right here. I feel the course suited me very nicely, it’s fairly tight and brief. I additionally received on the Problem Tour in Belgium, so I feel this nation is nice for me! I hope I can carry on proving myself and present that this wasn’t a one-time success.”
What’s within the Bag – Simon ForsströmDriver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (10.5°)Fairway Woods: Callaway Epic Max 3 & 5Irons: Callaway Apex TCB (4-5); Callaway Apex MB ’21 (6-PW)Wedges: Callaway JAWS Uncooked (50°, 56°, 60°)Putter: Odyssey White Sizzling Versa 12 Putter
