Rock holds off Olesen’s late charge

ROBERT ROCK held off a stunning charge from Thorbjorn Olesen to claim his maiden victory on the European Tour at the Italian Open yesterday.

Englishman Rock carded a final round 67 in Turin to finish on 21 under, one shot ahead of Olesen, who had earlier set a challenging clubhouse lead after a wonderful 62, and Gary Boyd.

Scot Peter Whiteford was fourth, two shots behind Rock.