LOCH LOMOND, Scotland, 17 July 2006 — Sweden’s Johan Edfors shot a superb final round 63 to come from six shots behind to win the Scottish Open yesterday.
Edfors, who had been tied for 24th at the start of the day, finished on a four-round total of 271, 13 under par and two shots clear of Argentina’s Andres Romero, England’s Luke Donald and South African Charl Schwartzel.
His reward was a winner’s check of 400,000 pounds, the biggest of his career to date.
Overnight leaders Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn, who had been expected to contest the title between themselves, both slumped to one-over par 72s to finish in a tie for fifth place.
Edfors shot nine birdies in the first 14 holes and although he gave one back with a bogey at the 17th, the best round of the week was enough to claim the title as his rivals faltered.
Aussie Senden Fires 64 to Take John Deere Lead
In Silvis, Illinois, John Senden, who has three international wins on his resume, fired a bogey-free 7-under-par 64 on Saturday and has a three-shot lead after three rounds of the PGA John Deere Classic.
Australia’s Senden fired seven birdies — two on his last four holes — to get to 16-under 197.
Heath Slocum and Patrick Sheehan are Senden’s closest pursuers, each signing for a five-under 66. They are at 13-under 200 through 54 holes at the TPC Deere Run.
Slocum also had a bogey-free round that featured five birdies.
