Adrin Otaegui, who in his spare time devotes himself to his other passion, that of a singer-songwriter, gave a recital almost comparable to Thursday for win the Scottish Championship, his third triumph on the European Tour, the first not in match play (stroke play). The donostiarra signed 63 hits !!! for a total of 265, and since the beginning of the day he was cementing the comeback and the final advantage of four over his immediate pursuer Matt Wallace (269), and six less than Aaron Rai (271). This is the third Spanish victory of the course on the European Tour, after those of Pablo Larrzabal Y Jorge Campillo.
“I’ve played very solid since the first round, very consistent. Today I was very good and I cemented my victory with some important putts in the second part of the course. I believed that victory would come soon because of how I am playing “Adrin commented at the end of his performance, after come back four strokes behind the leader before the start of the day.
Since the return of the competition, ‘El Pirata’ has been at a remarkable level, to the point of earning a place in the US Open thanks to his good work on the tour of tournaments in the United Kingdom, driven by that second place in the English Championship. Now, on one of the courses in the most iconic city in the world of golf, it has been crowned for the third time on the Tour.
Otaegui did everything right during the final round at Fairmont St Andrews. Beyond his incredible card, the Spaniard played perfect from tee to green. With some mighty irons, birdie options were allowed on almost all holes. He putt down practically everything in his shot. Adrin, who was on a negative streak towards the end of the 2019 season, is again reminding the player who marveled in 2018 and early 2019.
Birdie number 9 today
Otaegui is three clear with three to play.#AXAScottishChampspic.twitter.com/Vt2XMw5rk4
? The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 18, 2020
With two holes to go, the Basque golfer put a four-stroke advantage, insurmountable for his pursuers. Porteous, who was three behind, committed a double bogey at 16 that practically ended the tournament. Then Matt Wallace, a very reliable golfer, the ‘predator’ of 2018 in Europe, who watched all day as Adrin escaped, cut one off. If on other occasions we have to talk about a tight final duel between several players, this time it is not so due to how Otaegui played and controlled.
Laying down the gauntlet
He just cant miss with the putter this week.#AXAScottishChampspic.twitter.com/vxG3Ek7OwJ
? The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) October 18, 2020
The other Spaniard in the running was Gonzalo Fernndez-Castao, finished in 33rd place, after a good return of 70 strokes on Sunday, but above all the Madrid played a very regular tournament and does not stop taking advantage of the opportunities they have to achieve the complete card of the circuit.
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