England’s Laura Davies fell just short of snatching victory as Italy’s Veronica Zorzi successfully defended the Vediorbis French Open in a drama-packed finish at Arras Golf Club in France.

Defending champion Veronica Zorzi remains the woman to beat in the Vediorbis French Open at Arras Golf Club , with a 69 giving her a three shot halfway lead on seven under 209.

Frenchwoman Stephanie Arricau won her maiden title on the Robe di Kappa Ladies European Tour. Arricau beat New Zealander Gina Scott at the first extra hole after a thrilling final round at Club de Golf La Coruña in Galicia produced a plethora of birdies.

AMERICAN Jerry Bruner put the memory of one of his most devastating losses behind him when he closed with a fine three-under-par 69 to claim a four-shot victory over Scotland’s John Chillas at the De Vere Northumberland Seniors Classic at Slaley Hall.

A THUNDER and lightning delay at the Spanish Open came at the wrong time for Australia’s Corinne Dibnah, who, after a day of two halves, leads by two shots after day two at Campo de Golf Salamanca.