German Marcel Siem won his sixth title on the European golf circuit this Sunday (DP World Tour). The Northern Irishman beat Tom McKibbin on the first hole of the playoff that decided the Italian Open, played from Thursday at the Adriatic Golf Club Cervia in Milano Marittima, Ravenna.
Marcel Siem, 43 years old and who will win the trophy again after the Indian Open at the end of February 2023birdied the 18th hole in the playoff to win the title. The German had only been playing on the circuit for a few weeks after hip surgery.
The German and the Northern Irishman finished the four rounds tied on 274 strokes (10 under par). And he surpassed the pair formed by German Jannik de Bruyn and American Sean Crocker by one.
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With its second place in Italy, Tom McKibbin qualifies for British Open like CrockerWhile Siem has also secured its place in a tournament with unexpected results.
The best Spaniard, in fifth place, was two shots behind Barcelona’s Adri Arnaus (66+71+70+69), who achieved his best result of the 2024 season and, so far, could boost his season. Bit. Grey.
