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