Munich — Andres Romero, the world No 837, snatched a surprise victory at the BMW International Open on Sunday with a blistering finish, firing a final round 65 to finish a shot clear of US Masters champion Sergio Garcia. Romero, playing on a sponsor’s invitation, recorded his first win on the European Tour for a decade thanks to his seven-under par final round, sinking five birdies over the last eight holes to finish at 17-under. "I am satisfied. After 10 years, winning on the tour again is great," said the 36-year-old Argentine, who had not won any tournament since a triumph on the US Tour in New Orleans nine years ago. "I felt a bit funny on the 18th hole because I have not been in that position for a long time and I looked up at the leader board. I was a little nervous but I ended up doing it well." Garcia, Briton Richard Bland and Belgium’s Thomas Detry finished in a three-way tie for second place on 16-under. Garcia started the day as joint leader along with Bland. Despite a bo...
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