Matt Jones holds off Louis Oosthuizen to win Australian Open
South African’s final eagle putt not enough to reel in hometown favourite Down Under
08 December 2019 - 19:49
Sydney — Matt Jones won his second Australian Open title in four years on Sunday after a two under par 69 in the final round proved just enough for a one-shot victory over major winner Louis Oosthuizen.
There was late drama when Oosthuizen finished with an eagle to draw within a shot of the lead, but Jones, despite finding a bunker from the 18th tee, held his nerve to nail a five-foot par putt on the final green and secure the title...
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