Kalle Samooja claims European Open after overturning seven-shot deficit

Kalle Samooja carded a stunning final round of 64 to overturn a seven-shot deficit and claim his first DP World Tour title in the Porsche European Open
Finland’s Kalle Samooja won the Porsche European Open thanks to a closing 64 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Finland’s Kalle Samooja won the Porsche European Open thanks to a closing 64 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Kalle Samooja carded a stunning final round of 64 to overturn a seven-shot deficit and claim his first DP World Tour title in the Porsche European Open.

Samooja fired eight birdies, including three in the last four holes, to establish a new course record and set the clubhouse target on six under par, with the final groups still having nine holes to play.

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