SHANGHAI — Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger performed bogey-free on Sunday, closing with a 4-under 67 to defeat Spain’s Adrian Otaegui to win the China Open and his first win since getting back from Saudi-backed LIV Golf two years in the past.
Wiesberger, who certified for the 2021 Ryder Cup, prevented the error that price Otaegui. The Spaniard held a three-stroke lead on the again 9 at Shanghai Enhanced Antin Golf Membership, however dropped pictures on each par-3s.
Otaegi got here to the par-5 18th gap, needing a birdie to advance to a playoff, and hit his tee shot into the bushes on the precise. Ultimately, he completed with a double-bogey 71 and a three-stroke distinction.
Wisberger completed at 19-under 265 to win his ninth profession European title. That is his first win since 2021, when he gained in Denmark and helped earn a spot within the Ryder Cup staff at Whistling Straits. He misplaced all three matches, a uncommon victory for an American.
He was one of many first gamers to hitch Saudi-backed LIV Golf in 2022 and performed for 2 seasons earlier than his contract ended and he returned to the European Tour.
