Willett shines in Sun City

Yorkshire’s Danny Willett picked up the second European Tour title of his career after carding a final-round six-under-par 66 to convincingly win the Nedbank Golf challenge in Sun City, South Africa.
Sheffield's Danny Willett has won the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.Sheffield's Danny Willett has won the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.
Sheffield's Danny Willett has won the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.

The Englishman holed six birdies on Sunday to finish 18 under for the tournament and seal a four-shot victory, beating fellow countrymen Ross Fisher and Luke Donald to the prize.

It was a frustrating final round for Donald, who came into the final day leading by a shot on 13 under, but could only close with a one-over 73.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

He ended up finishing two shots behind Fisher, who registered seven birdies and three bogeys in a final-round 68.

Marcel Siem finished three shots further back on nine under after shooting a 68, while Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat was fifth on seven under.