Norway’s Viktor Hovland makes history with BMW International Open win

Dubliner Niall Kearney, who led at the halfway mark, finished in a tie for 12th

Norway’s Viktor Hovland held off Martin Kaymer to win the BMW International Open in Munich (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Viktor Hovland held off a final-day charge from Martin Kaymer to become the first Norwegian winner on the European Tour in the BMW International Open.

Hovland carded a closing 70 at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried to finish 19 under par and two shots ahead of two-time major winner Kaymer, who surged through the field with a superb 64.