Back to the Golf Newsfeed

Welshman Donaldson wins in Thailand to secure Open berth (Reuters)

View photo

Jamie Donaldson of Wales tees off on the 15th hole during the first round of the BMW Masters 2015 golf …

(Reuters) - Welshman Jamie Donaldson completed a memorable debut at the Thailand Golf Championship on Sunday, winning the Asian Tour event with a three-shot victory which also earned him a place in next year's Open.

The 40-year-old, who had fired a 63 in the first round, signed off with a strong seven-under-par 65 for a winning total of 21 under at the Amata Spring Country Club.

Englishman Lee Westwood and 23-year-old French talent Clement Sordet, who was playing on a sponsor's invite, shared second place at 18-under 270.