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Levy clinches maiden title in China

French golfer holds off Fleetwood to bag $530,000.

Agencies April 27, 2014

This handout photo taken and received by OneAsia on April 27, 2014 shows Alexander Levy of France celebrates after winning the final round of the Volvo China Open at the Genzon Golf Club in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. PHOTO: AFP

SHENZHEN: Frenchman Alexander Levy won the first professional tournament of his fledgling career on Sunday, holding off a spirited charge from England’s Tommy Fleetwood in the $3.2 million Volvo China Open.

The 23-year-old overnight leader showed few nerves as he plotted his way around Shenzhen’s par-72 Genzon Golf Club in 69 for a total score of 19-under-par and the $530,000 winner’s cheque.

“It’s a very nice feeling and I’m very happy with the win,” said an elevated Levy, who was showered in champagne on the 18th green by several of his compatriots on the tour before an over exuberant fan tried to run off with his cap.

“I didn’t feel a lot of pressure on the golf course because I was confident,” he added.

While Levy signed off in style, Fleetwood (68) finished two shots ahead of big-hitting Spaniard Alvaro Quiros who was third after a closing 72.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 28^th, 2014.

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