Alejandro Del Rey, a 26-year-old Spaniard, made a big deal by winning the Ras Al Khaimah Championship by four strokes. The young golfer started the tournament brilliantly, having the lead. Entering the final round, Del Rey had a two shot lead, not wanting anyone to dethrone him.
This is also his first victory on the DP World Tour.
Just as great were Marcus Armitage with four under par, as well as David Puig, who finished with a score of 65.
Del Rey did not let anyone spoil his focus, and in a press conference after his great performance, he admitted that he was frustrated with the previous year.
The Spaniard, on the other hand, made a huge effort, wanting to start this season in the right way. Alejandro is happy that he finally achieved his goal.
“It’s amazing,” Del Rey said, as quoted by Sky Sports.
“I got to a point last year where I felt like I wasn’t having that much fun on the course, because – for me – just playing for 20th, 30th place wasn’t that meaningful.
I worked my *** really since then because I just didn’t want to be in that position much longer. I feel like I played for many years with a lot of friends who have won out here and I know I could do it, it just wasn’t showing up. I’m just happy that it finally came.”
Marcus Armitage: Alejandro was fantastic today
Marcus Armitage, a 37-year-old Englishman, was close to the finish line, but it was difficult to keep up with Del Rey’s pace. Armitage pointed out that he gave his best, proud that he never once thought about giving up.
“Alejandro was fantastic today,” Armitage said. “I battled hard but didn’t really get it going early doors, which put me behind the eight ball. I’ve played well, I’ve broken down a few barriers that I didn’t think I could do and I’m proud of myself.
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