Westwood wins in Jakarta

Lee Westwood triumphed at the Indonesian Open on Sunday, laying down the gauntlet to Luke Donald in the process.
Lee Westwood triumphed at the Indonesian Open on Sunday, laying down the gauntlet to Luke Donald in the process.
Westwood, who started the tournament in the world number two position, will retake the top spot in the rankings shoud Luke Donald fail to win in America, where he currently leads The Heritage by one shot with one round left to play.
Westwood completed his three-shot victory in Indonesia after a closing 69 on Sunday, which also cooincided with his 38th birthday.
Leading by five overnight, Westwood made a birdie at the first only to give it straight back at the second. He reached the turn in only level-par, which briefly allowed South Korean Park Hyun-bin to grab a share of the lead after a string of birdies on the front nine.
Park bogeyed the 11th to fall back out of contention, and the biggest challenge on the back nine ended up coming from Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee, who made a significant late charge.
Westwood kept his cool, however, birdying the 11th and maintaining his lead all the way to the clubhouse, eventually winning with a 19 under par total.
“It was about coming here this week and trying to win the Indonesian Masters and I’ve done that,” said Westwood. “I’ve ticked every box this week so we will have to wait and see what happens.
“It was quite some day. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy with a five-shot lead. Park played well on the front nine and Thongchai was making many birdies.
“But I was experienced enough to know that patience was the key. When you are coming down those last few holes, the only person who knows what to do best is yourself.
“This is my 18th or 19th year playing on Tour and I still love it. I’ve always said that when I stop loving the game, I’ll quit but I still love getting on the aeroplane and playing with some of the best players in the world on some of the greatest golf courses.”
Jaidee closed with a superb 65 that gave hims sole possession of second place, while fellow countryman Thitiphun Chuayprakong finished in third. Park finished in fourth eventually, alongside Bangladesh’s Siddikur and Australian Marcus Both.
Latest
-
News
R&A: ‘No plans’ for Open to head to Donald Trump-owned Turnberry in near future
Trump National in Bedminster was on Sunday stripped of next year’s US PGA Championship.
-
News
US PGA Championship moved from Donald Trump-owned course in New Jersey
Trump National in Bedminster had been set to host the event.
-
News
Justin Thomas : ‘I made a terrible, terrible judgement call’
Thomas admitted he was distracted by what happened on Saturday during his final round.
-
News
PGA Championship to be moved away from Donald Trump-owned course
It is the second time in six years the PGA has moved an event away from a course owned by Donald Trump.
-
News
‘It’s inexcusable’ – Justin Thomas apologises for homophobic slur in Hawaii
The world number three was heard using the derogatory word towards himself after missing a par putt.
-
News
Westwood, McDowell back petition to allow English golf courses to open
The duo have added their names to a petition that has passed 100 000 signatures.
-
News
Xander Schauffele pledges to ‘fake it until I make it’ after contracting Covid
Schauffele is one of 16 players in the Sentry Tournament of Champions who failed to win an official event last season.
-
News
After years with TaylorMade, Jon Rahm joins Callaway
Spaniard will have Callaway woods and irons in his bag at Sentry Tournament of Champions.
-
News
What to expect from the 2021 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic
There are more prestigious events on the European Tour, but there’s no denying that the Dubai Desert Classic just has something about it.
-
News
Organisers delay ticketing process for 2021 Masters as another fan shutout looms
Augusta National Golf Club is considering its options before making a call on 2021 Masters.