AMERICAN SALTUS GETS FIRST ASIAN
TOUR TITLE IN CAMBODIAN OPEN
American Bryan Saltus secured his maiden Asian Tour title at the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open after a solid five-under-par 67 in the final round today.
Saltus reaped the rewards of his new Gel putter, collecting six birdies against a lone bogey for a winning total of 17-under-par 271 at Phokeethra Country Club.
The 36-year-old champion walked away with the top prize of US$47,550.
“This is awesome. I would like to dedicate this win to Grateful Dead as they have inspired me all the way. Siem Reap is right up my alley so I’ve enjoyed my time on and off the course this week,” said Saltus, who is an avid Grateful Dead fan, having been to 153 of their concerts.
Overnight leader Adam Groom of Australia posted a 71 to claim lone second spot as he finished three strokes behind the winner. Thai duo of Thaworn Wiratchant and Prom Meesawat recorded matching 70s to claim joint third position after a 277 total.
“I had a good start with three birdies and my confidence carried on after that. I told my caddie (Phal Savern) that if I win, I would buy her a motorbike and now that I’ve done it, I will get her a brand new motorbike,” said the Californian based golfer, who has played on the Asian Tour since 2004. He picked up the game at the age of 10 and has a trusty, self-taught golf swing.
FINAL TOTALS
Par 288 (4 x 72)
271 Bryan Saltus (USA) 66-67-71-67
274 Adam Groom (AUS) 65-68-70-71
277 Prom Meesawat (THA) 69-69-69-70, Thaworn Wiratchant (THA) 70-70-67-70
278 Danny Chia (MAS) 74-68-69-67, Kang Ji-man (KOR) 74-70-68-66
279 Anthony Kang (USA) 67-69-71-72
280 Chapchai Nirat (THA) 68-71-68-73, Yasin Ali (ENG) 72-68-68-72
281 Harmeet Kahlon (IND) 69-69-73-70
282 Jerome Delariarte (PHI) 70-72-70-70, Panuwat Muenlek (THA) 70-69-73-70
283 Atthaphon Prathummanee (THA) 74-72-69-68, Guido Van Der Valk (NLD) 77-68-70-68, Michael Hoey (IRL) 70-73-69-71, Peter Karmis (RSA) 72-70-71-70, Boonchu Ruangkit (THA) 69-72-69-73
Other totals:
288 Simon Dunn (Scotland) 69 67 77 75, Simon Griffiths (England) 69 69 73 77 ($1,920 each) (jt 38th).
289 Ross Bain (Scotland) 69 75 71 74 ($1,650) (jt 44th).
TOUR TITLE IN CAMBODIAN OPEN
American Bryan Saltus secured his maiden Asian Tour title at the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open after a solid five-under-par 67 in the final round today.
Saltus reaped the rewards of his new Gel putter, collecting six birdies against a lone bogey for a winning total of 17-under-par 271 at Phokeethra Country Club.
The 36-year-old champion walked away with the top prize of US$47,550.
“This is awesome. I would like to dedicate this win to Grateful Dead as they have inspired me all the way. Siem Reap is right up my alley so I’ve enjoyed my time on and off the course this week,” said Saltus, who is an avid Grateful Dead fan, having been to 153 of their concerts.
Overnight leader Adam Groom of Australia posted a 71 to claim lone second spot as he finished three strokes behind the winner. Thai duo of Thaworn Wiratchant and Prom Meesawat recorded matching 70s to claim joint third position after a 277 total.
“I had a good start with three birdies and my confidence carried on after that. I told my caddie (Phal Savern) that if I win, I would buy her a motorbike and now that I’ve done it, I will get her a brand new motorbike,” said the Californian based golfer, who has played on the Asian Tour since 2004. He picked up the game at the age of 10 and has a trusty, self-taught golf swing.
FINAL TOTALS
Par 288 (4 x 72)
271 Bryan Saltus (USA) 66-67-71-67
274 Adam Groom (AUS) 65-68-70-71
277 Prom Meesawat (THA) 69-69-69-70, Thaworn Wiratchant (THA) 70-70-67-70
278 Danny Chia (MAS) 74-68-69-67, Kang Ji-man (KOR) 74-70-68-66
279 Anthony Kang (USA) 67-69-71-72
280 Chapchai Nirat (THA) 68-71-68-73, Yasin Ali (ENG) 72-68-68-72
281 Harmeet Kahlon (IND) 69-69-73-70
282 Jerome Delariarte (PHI) 70-72-70-70, Panuwat Muenlek (THA) 70-69-73-70
283 Atthaphon Prathummanee (THA) 74-72-69-68, Guido Van Der Valk (NLD) 77-68-70-68, Michael Hoey (IRL) 70-73-69-71, Peter Karmis (RSA) 72-70-71-70, Boonchu Ruangkit (THA) 69-72-69-73
Other totals:
288 Simon Dunn (Scotland) 69 67 77 75, Simon Griffiths (England) 69 69 73 77 ($1,920 each) (jt 38th).
289 Ross Bain (Scotland) 69 75 71 74 ($1,650) (jt 44th).
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