Lafeber shows Dutch courage

MAARTEN LAFEBER paid tribute to his supporters after becoming the first home winner of the Dutch Open for more than half a century with a nerve-wracking victory at Hilversum.

Lafeber, who lives in nearby Amsterdam, carded a final-round 67 to also claim his maiden European Tour title in the perfect fashion and delight the large crowd.

The 28-year-old's 13-under-par total of 267 gave him the first prize of £116,000 with Denmark's Soren Hansen and Swede Mathias Gronberg sharing second, two shots behind.