The 2018 Ryder Cup star entered Sunday's fourth round with a four-stroke lead, and despite an early wobble, he eagled No. 8 and headed home for a 33 for a total of 67 and a total of 27 under. Achieved results. His rivals flinched.
Fellow Dane Rasmus Hoygaard was the closest challenger, posting a 69, one stroke behind Frenchman Frédéric Lacroix.
Olesen will likely play most of his golf this season in the United States, having earned his PGA Tour card by finishing ninth in last year's Race to Dubai.
However, the UAE resident opted to take on the challenge this week in Ras Al Khaimah rather than the Farmers Insurance Open and was rewarded with a convincing victory.
“There was still a battle going on outside, but it was a close race and I had one of the most solid players right behind me (Hojgaard), so I knew it was going to be a tough battle, but I quickly tied for the lead. ” he said. He said.
“Going into the match, I played great golf and holed the right putts at the right times.
“It was a goal to win and I’m glad I achieved it here, especially here in my new home. It’s a place I always want to come to, not just for golf but for vacation. Great place So I'm really happy.''I'm happy to be able to win here. ”
Olesen birdied the first, but had a bad tee shot on the second for double bogey and birdied the third from 36 feet, while Heugaard, who picked up his shot on the first, birdied as well. .
Hodgegaard then increased his scores on No. 5 and No. 7 to join the lead, but hit the shank on No. 8 for bogey, and Olesen pulled No. 2 to 6 feet for an eagle and a three-shot lead. Ta.
After that, Hoegaard was only able to play the back nine at level par, and Olesen stormed to victory with birdies on the 10th, 14th and final four.
LaCroix shot a 68 and placed third at 20 under.
Jason Scribner, the only Australian to advance to this round, shot a final round of 70 to finish tied for 47th place with nine under.
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