MONTE ARGENTARIO, Italy — Adrien Saddier claimed his first European tour title in his two hundredth begin with a back-nine cost on the Italian Open on Sunday.
Saddier had a 4-under 66 to complete two strokes forward of fellow Frenchman Martin Couvra (69), the third-round chief who seemed headed for victory till Saddier produced 5 birdies over seven holes on the Argentario Golf Membership on the Tuscan coast.
“It was a wait. It was a very long time to lastly have the trophy in my palms. However typically you must work onerous and undergo darkish moments,” Saddier mentioned. “You must recognize the journey.”
Saddier and Couvra earned locations within the Open Championship discipline at Royal Portrush in Northern Eire subsequent month.
Calum Hill of Scotland and Dan Bradbury of England completed tied for third, 4 strokes behind Saddier.
