Martin survives error-strewn closing to successfully defend Dunhill title

DEFENDING champion Pablo Martin held his nerve to claim back-to-back Alfred Dunhill Championship titles after a bad finish almost cost him in Malelane.

The Spaniard trailed by a shot from Anthony Michael heading into the final round, but his two-under-par 70 enabled him to end on 11 under overall.

South African Michael’s 73 meant Martin won by two shots at the Leopard Creek Country Club.