Shaun Norris and Oliver Bekker end eighth at the Ras al Khaimah Championship

Johannesburg — Oliver Bekker and Shaun Norris were the top-placed South Africans in a tie for eighth on 15-under at the Ras al Khaimah Championship, at Al Hamra GC, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which ended on Sunday.

Bekker dropped four spots in round four with a level par 72, while Norris carded a three-under 69 to move up on place. Dane Nicolai Hojgaard won the DP World Tour event on a score of 24-under. England’s Jordan Smith was second on his own on 20-under for the event.

Bekker, began the day in fourth spot, five behind Hojgaard who also led after three rounds. A birdie at the first closed the gap to four, and it looked like Bekker was ready to make a push for the win. However, Bekker followed his opening gain with two bogeys in a row before another dropped shot at the par five eighth effectively ended his challenge.

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