PGA: a first coronation for Garrick Higgo

South African Garrick Higgo scored his first victory on the PGA Tour on Sunday in South Carolina in the Palmetto Championship.

The 22-year-old golfer landed an eagle and a birdie, which allowed him to deliver a card of 68 (-3). He finished the event with a cumulative score of 273 (-11) and beat six opponents with a strike to take top honors.

“It’s incredible,” Higgo proclaimed at CBS after his victory. Throughout the week, I remained patient. I’m just happy I didn’t go into extra time. ”

The left-hander also took advantage of the collapse of Chesson Hadley. The American was installed at the first echelon of the general classification after three rounds. However, he played 75 (+4) to end his week with a total of 274 (-10) strikes.

“I just didn’t have it today [dimanche], Hadley analyzed. It was bad and I have to do better. I will do it! […] I was uncomfortable there and never really managed to hit good punches to try to calm myself down. ”

Nick Taylor had the best Canadian result. However, he had a more difficult last lap, giving it a 72 (+1) card. He concluded the competition nine strokes off the winner and tied with five other golfers at 44^e echelon.

Roger Sloan, the other Maple Leaf Rep to qualify for the weekend rounds, finished the event at 52^e rank, in the company of three opponents.

LPGA: Matilda Castren wins her first tournament

Higgo isn’t the only one who celebrated an important first victory on Sunday, as Matilda Castren secured her first title on the LPGA Tour.

The Finn handed over a 65 (-7) card to win the Mediheal Championship in Daly City, Calif.

The winner achieved an eagle and five birdies in her round of the day. She finished the competition with a total of 274 (-14), which is two strikes less than Taiwanese Min Lee. The latter, who was in the lead after three rounds, played 69 (-3).

The only Canadian competing for the weekend’s rounds, Alena Sharp, hit the ball 72 (N) times in the fourth round. His total of 290 (+2) moves placed him at 52^e rank, tied with four other golfers.