SMBC Singapore Open 2017
Prayad wins in Singapore after Scott's watery woe
Veteran Thai golfer Prayad Marksaeng won the Singapore Open by a single stroke after the tournament favourite Adam Scott blew his chances of a fourth title by hitting two balls into the water.
Prayad shot a final round of four-under-par 67 to finish at nine-under 275 and capture his 20th title since turning professional in 1991, earning himself a place in this year’s British Open.
“I feel like I have done my country proud,” Prayad said. “I am thrilled to earn a spot in The Open too. I hope I can make my country proud again by securing a good result at Royal Birkdale.”
Four players, Phachara Khongwatmai of Thailand, Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines, Jbe Kruger of South Africa and the defending champion, South Korea’s Song Young-han, finished tied for second after