THAILAND’S Denwit Boriboonsub won his first Asian Tour title and his third event in as many weeks when the 19-year-old beat Sweden’s Henrik Stenson by three strokes at the season-ending Saudi Open on Sunday.
Mr. Boriboonsub had won the Aramco Invitational two weeks ago on the Asian Development Tour and followed it up with victory at the Thailand Open last week.
He shared the lead at the Riyadh Golf Club after two rounds but lost top spot to compatriot Phachara Khongwatmai on Saturday.
But Mr. Boriboonsub carded a seven-under 64 on Sunday to match the lowest round of the day and finish at 18-under overall after sinking eight birdies, offset by one bogey.
After making a birdie putt on the 18th, Boriboonsub raised his arms in triumph as he was embraced by his caddie before fellow golfers came on to the green armed with water bottles and drenched the 19-year-old.
Former British Open champion Mr. Stenson finished second at 15-under followed closely by Australia’s Travis Smyth, who was a stroke further behind. — Reuters