Australian Matt Zions emulated the sort of dominance being shown by Rory McIlroy in America with a seven-shot victory at the St Omer Open.

SOUTH AFRICA’S George Coetzee birdied the last three holes to complete an opening round of 66 and lead the Saint Omer Open.

Lee Westwood pardoned a previously condemned putter to storm into contention for his first European Tour title in almost four years.