SA golfer Lawrence emulates 'hero' Els with emotional win in Munich: 'It's special'

South African golfer Thriston Lawrence was emotional as he claimed his fourth DP World Tour title at the BMW International Open in Munich on Sunday.

It was a rollercoaster of a final day for Lawrence as he carded eight birdies and five bogeys on his way to a three-under par 69.

It was enough to reach 13-under par and clinch a single-stroke triumph at Golfclub München Eichenried.

"That means a lot. I'm very emotional, to be honest," Lawrence said following his win.

"It's unbelievable. You put a lot of effort into this game and take the chance to go to America and play two Majors and the Memorial and make one of those cuts.

"I made quite a few long ones this week and that was just momentum straight back on my side, and then I actually played the last four holes really well this week, so I knew if I'm a couple back up, I can have a chance tonight."

Lawrence overhauled Joost Luiten on a dramatic final day in Germany as the Dutchman three-putted the par-three to drop out of the lead.

Luiten needed a birdie at the last for a playoff after Lawrence finished his round with just a fifth par of the day. 

Lawrence, who is the reigning South African Open Championship winner, snatched the title and recorded his second win of the DP World Tour season.

"This game is not easy. It was a real push today and I really gave it my all. I feel sorry for Joost. I know how tough this game is," said the South African.

"I saw Joost miss that putt on 17. I know how tough those putts are on those greens. I mean, it's a lot of spikes, it's stepped out and it wasn't easy all day.

"I feel for him. I think that's why I'm emotional as well because I know how tough this game is and everybody wants to win.

"It just shows it means the world. And to get my fourth