'Computer golf' - Maja Stark storms to ISPS Handa World Invitational title, Ewen Ferguson takes men's event

Maja Stark showed exactly why she is viewed as a future major champion by blowing the field apart to claim victory in the ISPS Handa World Invitational. Stark kept herself in contention over the course of the opening three rounds in Antrim before turning on the afterburners at Galgorm Castle to secure a fifth Ladies European Tour win at the age of 22. Ad The event is co-sanctioned by the LET and LPGA, and players on the latter tour are likely to be taking note of Stark’s exploits as she will be challenging them in the near future.

ISPS Handa World InvitationalDoherty retains lead as Hall, Stark, Pedersen and Grant give chaseA DAY AGO “I’ve been so nervous all day and reminded myself to be calm,” Stark said. “That was easier said than done.” The win guarantees Stark membership of the LPGA Tour without having to qualify. “It means the world,” Stark said.

“That is what I came for. I wanted it. I was so nervous.

Patrick Reed makes hole in one, finishes off pace behind Nitithorn Thippong at International Series 'Lost respect for them personally' — Eddie Pepperell admits friendships have soured over LIV moves «I hate qualifying so am so grateful I don’t have to do that.” As well as being co-sanctioned by the two tours, it was played alongside a men's event on the DP World Tour and Ewen Ferguson claimed the title. Stark began the final round two shots adrift of Amanda Doherty, but served notice with a birdie on her opening hole. By the time Doherty had got underway, Stark had drawn level after another birdie on the third.