Thongchai Jaidee wins Wales Open
Thongchai Jaidee overcame a few obstacles to win the Wales Open.
Share This Story
NEWPORT, Wales (AP)
Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee survived a poor start on Sunday to win the Wales Open by one stroke with a final-round, 1-over-par 72 in in wet conditions.
The 42-year-old Jaidee, who was the overnight leader, holed four birdies on the back nine at Celtic Manor after bogeying the fourth and double-bogeying the par-5 ninth, where he went out of bounds before finding a bunker.
''The conditions were really tough today; they were not like Thailand,'' Jaidee said. ''I was pleased to putt well on the back nine.''
Jaidee finished with an overall 6-under 278 for his fifth European Tour title and his first in mainland Europe.
The Netherlands' Jooist Luiten (72) and Denmark's Thomas Bjorn (68) shared second place with Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (67) and South Africa's Richard Sterne (68) on an overall 5-under 279.
Bjorn, ranked 37th in the world, was pleased with his week despite falling short on the final day.
''I thought if I got 66 I'd have a chance,'' Bjorn said. ''Instead, I have left a couple out there but I knew what I had to do.''
England's Ross Fisher (73) tied for sixth with Ireland's Paul McGinley (65) at 4-under 280.
Fisher was given a one-shot penalty on No. 14 for time taken over his first putt. Fisher was warned two holes earlier that he would be sanctioned by a shot if he continued to play slowly.
McGinley, who was a vice-captain for Europe's 2010 Ryder Cup victory over the United States, shot a 6-under 65, which was the lowest round of the day.
''I have played well all week, but the scores haven't matched it,'' McGinley said. ''Today, I played as well as I have in my life.''
Related Stories
Trending Now
-
Akron CB arrested in robbery case
Seth Cunningham, a senior cornerback at the University of Akron, was arrested this we... -
Tulloch: Young knows he has disorder
Titus Young, whose three arrests in two weeks raised concern for his mental health, r... -
Williams' dispute with ex continues
An initial attempt to settle a lawsuit between Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Will... -
'Melo, Knicks were destined to fail
Carmelo's hero complex, one-man scheme fails New York yet again. -
Oxbow goes wire to wire in Preakness
Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.
GOLF Videos
Boston Harbor driving range
Posted: May 16, 2013
As part of "Francis Ouimet Day" in Mass., Arnold Palmer talks U.S. Open while Pe...
As part of "Francis Ouimet Day" in Mass., Arnold Palmer talks U.S. Open while Pe...
Lusetich: TPC Final Round recap
Posted: May 13, 2013
Robert Lusetich on the Final Round theatrics between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garc...
Robert Lusetich on the Final Round theatrics between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garc...
Horrow: Golf Business Report
Posted: May 13, 2013
FOX Sports News Analyst Rick Horrow discusses the latest golf business.
FOX Sports News Analyst Rick Horrow discusses the latest golf business.
Golf Headlines
More Than Sports on MSN
Fox Sports Store
| itemName | itemURL | imageSrc | price | itemDescription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Ohio State Buckeyes Scarlet Stadium Adjustable Visor | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_Ohio_State_Buckeyes/browse/featuredproduct/596055/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_596000/ff_596055_xl.jpg&w=100 | 15.95 | Nike Ohio State Buckeyes Scarlet Stadium Adjustable Visor |
| Nike Florida Gators Royal Blue Conference Performance Polo | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_Florida_Gators/browse/featuredproduct/652807/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_652000/ff_652807_xl.jpg&w=100 | 59.95 | Nike Florida Gators Royal Blue Conference Performance Polo |
| Chicago Bulls 3-Pack Golf Club Headcovers - Black | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_Chicago_Bulls/browse/featuredproduct/749435/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_749000/ff_749435_xl.jpg&w=100 | 34.95 | Chicago Bulls 3-Pack Golf Club Headcovers - Black |
Member Comments
Please note by clicking on "Post comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be Polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator.