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Strydom stays calm to win maiden DP World Tour title

Ockie Strydom of South Africa
Ockie Strydom of South Africa

South Africa's Ockie Strydom carded a final-round 69 to claim a maiden title on the DP World Tour with a two-shot victory at the Alfred Dunhill Championship.

South African Strydom started the final round level on 15 under par with Scott Jamieson (76) but suffered a setback on the ninth with a double-bogey at the unique Leopard Creek course which borders the Kruger National Park.

He rallied, however, to secure four birdies in the next five holes and ease to victory on 18 under par, ahead of Spaniard Adrian Otaegui (68) and England's Laurie Canter (64).

"My wife and parents are probably crying at home," Strydom said. "This is my favourite place, the course is looking phenomenal, the best I have ever seen it. It's in the bush and I’m calm in the bush."

Strydom is looking forward to playing on the DP World Tour more regularly following his victory at Leopard Creek.


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He said: "It's nice. I think my plans just changed a little bit. I was playing on the Sunshine Tour next year but all of a sudden it's the DP World Tour now.

"Probably got to get my flights and everything ready for Abu Dhabi then!"

Strydom has now earned his card to play on the DP World Cup in the 2023 season.

McKibbin carded an impressive 66

Irish teenager Tom McKibbin enjoyed a late surge that saw him eventually finish in a tie for 13th place.

The Hollywood golfer put together an impressive final round of 66, which represented his best day's work at the tournament.

Elsewhere a final round of 70 saw Gary Hurley finish in joint 32nd place on -6.

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