Fisher holds off Hoey to end losing streak

England’s Ross Fisher claimed his first European title in almost four years with a three-shot win at the Tshwane Open in South Africa.

Fisher holds off Hoey to end losing streak

Fisher began the final round five strokes clear and held off the chasing pack with a last-day score of 70 to finish on 20 under.

The 33-year-old had to withstand a couple of challenges on a wet final day, but a long eagle putt on the par-five 15th all but snuffed out the danger.

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