Eugenio Chacarra breaks duck as a professional with victory at LIV Golf event at Stonehill Golf Club in Bangkok

Eugenio Chacarra claimed his first win as a professional when holding off the pack to win the LIV Golf event in Bangkok. The Spanish golfer elected to turn his back on his senior year at Oklahoma State after being offered a chunky contract by LIV. Ad His decision was also influenced by the chance to play for huge purses, and in the sixth event he secured himself the $4 million winner’s purse.

Ryder CupDave Sampson — from competition winner to Ryder Cup course designer3 HOURS AGO Chacarra entered the final round with a five-stroke advantage and despite being put under serious pressure by Patrick Reed, the 22-year-old held firm to claim victory at Stonehill Golf Club. «I have no words,» Chacarra said. «All the hard work that's been put in since I was little.

My family, my team, friends and everyone supporting me, thanks a lot. »To get the win is amazing. I am pretty excited." Final Leaderboard 1.

Eugenio Chacarra, 19-under 2. Patrick Reed, 16-under T3. Sihwan Kim, 15-under T3.

Richard Bland, 15-under T3. Paul Casey, 15-under T6. Harold Varner III, 14-under T6.

James Piot, 14-under T8. Brooks Koepka, 13-under T8. Charles Howell III, 13-under If there were any nerves at the start of the round, Chacarra did not show them as he opened with a birdie on the first.

Bogeys on four and five brought the young Spaniard into the sights of the pack — and Reed in particular. Dave Sampson — from competition winner to Ryder Cup course designer Hull has sights trained on major breakthrough after ending long winless run on LPGA Tour Reed made birdies on three of his opening six holes and further red numbers on 10 and 12 got him to within one shot of Chacarra. The youngster required a response and got one on the 14th.