Vesconte strolls to RP Open win

Vesconte strolls to RP Open win

MANILA: Australian Adam Le Vesconte broke through for his
maiden Asian Tour title when he claimed a four-stroke victory in
the US$200,000 Philippine Open on Sunday.

Vesconte, who started the final round two strokes off the
pace, fired a closing seven-under-par 64 for a winning total of
12-under-par at the Mount Malayarat Golf and Country Club. He won
$31,500.

Local hope Gerald Rosales finished a distant second after a 67
while overnight leader Jason Dawes of Australia was disappointed
to finish in third place following a 72.

Americans Ron Won and Bryan Saltus shared fourth position on
282 while Thai veteran Boonchu Ruangkit, who was second
overnight, slipped out of the title chase with a 76 to share
sixth place with Malaysia's Danny Chia, Filipino amateur Juvic
Pagunsan, Canadian Darren Griff and first round leader Andrew
Buckle of Australia. --AFP