Michael Hollick Wins BMW International Open with Final-Hole Eagle

Michael Hollick won the BMW International Open on Sunday by eagling the final hole for his first European tour victory. The 39-year-old South African posted a final-round 5-under 67 that included a birdie at the 17th hole and finished the tournament at 18 under par. Hollick said he did not track the leaderboard closely during the round.

He added that he struck two perfect 5-iron shots on the 17th and 18th holes. A bogey at the 16th hole had left him behind, but a strong finish allowed him to overtake the lead. Hennie Du Plessis, also from South Africa, finished the tournament at 17 under par after a bogey-par finish on the final two holes.

Hollick is in his rookie season on the DP World Tour. Four years earlier he had stepped away from competitive play to coach before returning to the circuit. "It's amazing, honestly, just given myself and my family such a good opportunity," Hollick said after the round.