Monday, June 02, 2008
Strange Triumphant At The Celtic Manor Wales Open

Australian Scott Strange captured his maiden European Tour victory by a commanding four strokes in the Wales Open at Celtic Manor. The 31-year-old Strange never looked back from the moment he started the tournament with an opening round of 63 on Thursday, and he finished almost as impressively, completing a joint best-of-the-day 64 to card a 22-under par final score and keep runner-up Robert Karlsson at arm's length.



Strange, who complained of stomach problems and dizziness towards the end of his round on Saturday, showed no ill-effects on the newly-completed 2010 Ryder Cup course as he shot five birdies in the first seven holes of a thrilling final round. Only an errant tee shot at the last threatened to blot his scorecard but after recovering from the rough the Australian, twice a winner on the Asian tour, finished his bogey-free round with a par.

Karlsson, third in his last three events, was second after also returning a 64, with Raphaël Jacquelin in third, while fellow Ryder Cup hopefuls Darren Clarke and Nick Dougherty were in a tie for fourth. Strange, ranked only 164th in the world, collected £300,000 for his victory.

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