Thai teenager Denwit Boriboonsub wins 3rd title in 3 weeks

Thailand’s Denwit Boriboonsub gained his first Asian Tour title and third occasion in as many weeks when the 19-year-old beat Sweden’s Henrik Stenson by 3 strokes on the season-ending Saudi Open on Sunday.

Boriboonsub had gained the Aramco Invitational two weeks in the past on the Asian Improvement Tour and adopted it up with victory on the Thailand Open final week.

He shared the lead on the Riyadh Golf Membership after two rounds however misplaced the highest spot to compatriot Phachara Khongwatmai on Saturday.

However Boriboonsub carded a 7-under 64 (eight birdies, one bogey) on Sunday to match the bottom spherical of the day and end at 18-under total.

After making a birdie putt on the 18th, Boriboonsub raised his arms in triumph as he was embraced by his caddie earlier than fellow golfers got here on to the inexperienced armed with water bottles to drench {the teenager}.

“It’s an unbelievable feeling as a result of it’s unbelievable successful three weeks in a row. It’s like magic,” Boriboonsub mentioned. “I used to be actually assured earlier than coming to this week as a result of I simply know my sport. I hit my drives good; my irons and placing had been additionally good. So my aim this week was to win. Thankfully, I made it.”

Former Open champion Stenson completed second at 15-under adopted by Australia’s Travis Smyth a stroke additional behind.

“I got here in with two months off, so it was an excellent alternative for me to type of see the place we’re at and what must be labored extra on once we begin making ready for subsequent 12 months in the midst of January,” Stenson mentioned.