Golf: Olazabal wins Hong Kong Open

Jose Maria Olazabal claimed his 20th European Tour title in sensational fashion in the Hong Kong Open at Fanling.

Jose Maria Olazabal claimed his 20th European Tour title in sensational fashion in the Hong Kong Open at Fanling.

Olazabal was two behind with three to play before picking up birdies at the final three holes to pip Norway's Henrik Bjornstad to the £80,000 first prize.

The 35-year-old saved the best for last, firing a brilliant second shot to within inches of the hole on the 18th for the winning birdie to cap an excellent two weeks.

A closing round 64 gave Olazabal a 22-under-par total of 262, one clear of Bjornstad, with Australian Adam Scott a shot further back after a bogey on the final hole for the second day running.

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