Rumford blows two-shot lead but recovers to win play-off

Australia’s Brett Rumford made the most of a massive reprieve to win his fourth European Tour title in the Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea.

Rumford made an eagle three on the first hole of a play-off with compatriot Marcus Fraser and Scotland’s Peter Whiteford after squandering a two-shot lead with two holes to play.

A wild drive on the 17th led to a penalty drop from a bush and a double-bogey six, while another errant tee-shot on the 18th in regulation meant Rumford eventually had to hole from eight feet for par.