“I did it. Clement (Sordet) was playing very well, I was playing well and then I made a few mistakes. This is what you strive for, being the kid you dreamed of until now, to win the biggest tournament. in front of an amazing crowd.” – Thriston Lawrence
Last Updated: 04/12/22 3:58pm
Thriston Lawrence won the South African Open on Sunday, taking home the title
Home favorite Thriston Lawrence held off Frenchman Clement Sordet’s charge to win the DP World Tour’s South African Open by one shot in Johannesburg.
Lawrence stumbled to a par 74 in his final round after dropping five shots on as many holes as the back nine, not helped by two bogeys on the 15th that allowed Sordet to draw the South African adrift. to victory.
They were neck and neck going into the final two holes, but when Sordet narrowly missed a par putt on the 17th, Lawrence held his nerve to win with a score of 16-under par.
The win was Lawrence’s third win of the tour after taking the Omega European Masters in August.
“There is no comment section on the machine and I made it,” said a relieved Lawrence.
“Clement was playing very well, I was playing well and then I made a few mistakes.
“This is what you strive for, being the kid you are dreaming of right now, to win a prestigious event in front of an amazing crowd.”
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