Swedish Bjork keeps his cool to win in China
Brown and Kisner snatch New Orleans lead
Alexander Bjork of Sweden shot a final-round 65 to claim a one-stroke victory for his maiden win on the European Tour at the China Open.
Bjork, who trailed by one stroke after three rounds, had a 72-hole total of 18-under 270 on the Topwin Golf and Country Club.
Adrian Otaegui of Spain, who had moved into a share of the third-round lead with England’s Matt Wallace after shooting 67 on Saturday, matched that score yesterday to finish in second.
Wallace finished tied for third with two others after a 68, two strokes behind.
Meanwhile in PGA Tour, Scott Brown sank a go-ahead birdie putt and took a onestroke lead with partner Kevin Kisner in the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Saturday.
The birdie, Brown’s first since the fourth hole, left the 2017 runners-up with a fourball (best ball) score of eightunder par 64 to go 20-under for the tournament at 196.
“It was nice to get that one there,” Brown told reporters. “I didn’t have my best today and Kevin played great again.” Kisner carried the day with seven of the team’s 10 birdies as the pair overcame two bogeys on the back nine at TPC Louisiana.
“The greens are rolling nice and I feel pretty good with the putter all week,” Kisner said.
Overnight leaders Michael Kim and Andrew Putnam combined for a 66 to share second place at 197 with Tony Finau and Daniel Summerhays, who shot 63 for the round.
Brice Garnett and Chesson Hadley, after an 11-under 61, were another stroke back at 198 with three teams deadlocked at 199.
Billy Horschel and Scott Piercy also teamed up to shoot 61s as did fellow Americans Jason Dufner and Pat Perez.
Also at 199 were American Troy Merritt and Zimbabwean Brendon de Jonge after a 62.
A total of 17 teams are within five shots of the lead heading into the alternate shot format.
Adrian Otaegui of Spain, who had moved into a share of the third-round lead after shooting 67 on Saturday, matched that score yesterday to finish in second.