Pablo Larrazabal wins BMW International Open

Spain’s Pablo Larrazabal fired a superb final round of 66 to win the BMW International Open at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried by one shot from Henrik Stenson of Sweden.

Spain’s Pablo Larrazabal fired a superb final round of 66 to win the BMW International Open at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried by one shot from Henrik Stenson of Sweden.

Larrazabal carded six birdies and not a single bogey on the final day to pull clear of the pack and claim his fourth European Tour title.

“I knew that I was in a good position, and I knew that I had to start very fast. I had to start with a few birdies in the first few holes, and I started very well,” he said.

“I think I was five under for the front nine, hitting the ball great - as good as I’ve hit it all year, and my putting was awesome. I made a lot of great putts.”

World Number seven Henrik Stenson posted a closing 65 but came up just one shot shy of Larrazabal. After a hard week at the US Open, the Swede was pleased with his performance in Germany.

“I came out there, hit some nice shots and took advantage with a good putter. There is not much to be disappointed in today,” he said.

England’s Chris Paisley finished with a 71 to end the week alone in third place. It was his first top-10 finish on the European Tour and might prove crucial in securing his Tour card for 2016.

Another Englishman James Morrison had led through 54 holes, but he struggled on Sunday. He opened with a bogey and that set the tone. He carded a 77 to drop back into a tie for 11th place.

Two-time US Open winner Retief Goosen put in a solid showing to finish in a tie for fourth with Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand and Spain’s Carlos Del Moral.

BMW International Open Golfclub Munchen Eichenried, Munich, Germany Jun 25-28 Purse: €2,000,000, par 72

1    Pablo Larrazabal (Esp)    70    66    69    66    271    €333,330 2    Henrik Stenson (Swe)    67    71    69    65    272    €222,220 3    Chris Paisley (Eng)    69    67    66    71    273    €125,200 T4    Kiradech Aphibarnrat (Tha) 67 71    68    68    274    €84,933 T4    Carlos Del Moral (Esp)    69    71    65    69    274    €84,933 T4    Retief Goosen (RSA)    68    70    69    67    274    €84,933 T7    Peter Hanson (Swe)    69    68    67    71    275    €55,000 T7    Michael Hoey (NIR)    69    65    71    70    275    €55,000 T9    Daniel Gaunt (Eng)    65    73    70    68    276    €42,400 T9    David Howell (Eng)    69    70    72    65    276    €42,400

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