Brett Rumford from Australia today made the
most of a massive reprieve to win his fourth European Tour title in the
Ballantine's Championship in South Korea.
Rumford
made an eagle three on the first hole of a play-off with compatriot Marcus
Fraser and Scotland's Peter Whiteford after squandering a two-shot lead with
two holes to play.
A wild
drive on the 17th led to a penalty drop from a bush and a double-bogey six,
while another errant tee-shot on the 18th in regulation meant Rumford
eventually had to hole from eight feet just to save par.
When
playing partner Fraser was also unable to birdie the 543-yard par-five,
Whiteford knew he needed a four to win but the 32-year-old from Kirkcaldy -
seeking his first tour title - missed from five feet to card a 69 and finish
alongside Rumford (68) and Fraser (68) on 11 under.
The
players returned to the 18th and after Whiteford and Fraser missed the green in
two, Rumford seized his opportunity in brilliant fashion with a stunning
long-iron approach to four feet.
Whiteford
chipped and putted for a birdie and Fraser looked certain to also make four
after chipping to two feet, but Rumford calmly holed out for a winning eagle.
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