Mauritius Open: Antoine Rozner pulls clear for five-shot victory to claim third DP World Tour title

Antoine Rozner storms to victory on the Mauritius Open with a final-round 67; Frenchman finishes on 19 below, 5 pictures clear of Alfredo Garcia-Heredia, to claim first DP World Tour title since 2021’s Qatar Masters

Last Updated: 18/12/22 1:21pm

Highlights from the fourth round of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open in Bel-Ombre, Mauritius.

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Highlights from the fourth spherical of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open in Bel-Ombre, Mauritius.

Antoine Rozner claimed a third DP World Tour title in type on the Mauritius Open as he pulled clear of the sphere with a final-round 67 to win by 5 pictures.

A run of three birdies and an eagle within the 5 holes earlier than the flip broke the problem of the Frenchman’s rivals after runner-up Alfredo Garcia-Heredia (67) had briefly threatened to make it attention-grabbing with 5 front-nine birdies.

Rozner’s 19-under complete was the identical he posted within the event three years in the past earlier than dropping out on the title in a play-off.

There was no such drama this time as a primary Tour title since 2021’s Qatar Masters was secured with out fuss, partially thanks to a decisive streak between the seventh and ninth.

An method from the sunshine tough on the seventh left Rozner only a 10-foot putt for eagle, and back-to-back-birdies adopted: a 12-footer from the entrance of the inexperienced on the quick eighth and a monster putt on the ninth to reinforce his dominant place.

The again 9 was drama-free, a blemish on the quick seventeenth instantly rectified as he birdied the final to give his effective 4 days’ work the suitable end.

Rozner afterwards described the win as “unbelievable”, including: “It’s a tough game. We practise so hard all year long and a win is a win, and I’m so glad I got this done. It’s so hard to win, so I’m just so happy.

“I did not know something concerning the scores, I did not need to take a look. I knew I used to be within the lead. I knew if I stored enjoying like this there was going to be no difficulty on the finish but it surely was so arduous.”

Garcia-Heredia tested Rozner’s nerve initially, successive birdies at the second and third sending him towards the turn in 31, but the halfway co-leader was unable to apply any pressure on the way back; ultimately, a third-round 73 cost him any chance.

Julien Brun – two off Rozner heading into the final round – tailed off tamely with a level-par 72 but held onto third spot on 12 under, one clear of a three-strong group featuring Ko Jeong Weon, Simon Forsstrom and Dylan Mostert.