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Czech Open
ENGLAND’S Oliver Fisher celebrated his first European Tour triumph yesterday when he won the Czech Open.
He shot a three-under 69 to finish 13 under – two shots clear of Swede Mikael Lundberg at the Propser Golf Resort.
Birdies at the seventh, eighth and ninth put 22-year-old Fisher in a good position going into the back nine where three more birdies and three bogeys secured his maiden title.
Fisher said: “It feels fantastic. I’ve put a lot of hard work in and to come out – on my fifth season on Tour – and finally win feels like now I’m there. I’ve proven to myself I can win.”
- His first European Tour International Schedule victory in his 147th European Tour event.
- Moves to €271,318 in The Race to Dubai and to just outside the top 70 from 224th.
- Moves from 507th in the Official World Golf Ranking to inside the top 240.
- This victory beats his previous best European Tour finishes of second in the 2008 MAPFRE Open de Andalucia by Valle Romano and the 2010 Madeira Islands Open BPI – Portugal.
- This victory beats his previous best 2011 performance of tied 35th in the Nordea Masters.
- Second time he has led or shared the lead going into the final round of a European Tour event. The first occasion was the 2008 MAPFRE Open de Andalucia by Valle Romano. He was tied with Thomas Levet before losing a play-off to the Frenchman.
- The 266th English victory in European Tour history.
- Becomes the 83rd different Englishman to win on The European Tour.
- The 394th different player to win on The European Tour.
- Gains a two year European Tour exemption until the end of the 2013 season.
- Gains his largest European Tour prize of €250,000.
- His first win as a professional.
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Oliver, on behalf of all the members at High Post Golf Club, many congratulations on your achievement. We all wish you continued success for the remainder of the season.