Richard Mansell claimed his maiden DP World Tour title after finishing with a brilliant birdie to earn a one-shot victory at the weather-shortened Porsche Singapore Classic.
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With the tournament reduced to 54 holes following Thursday’s washout, Mansell went into the third and final round one shot off the lead on ten under par.
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The Englishman soon hit the front after following up three opening pars with five birdies in a row from the fourth hole at Laguna National Golf Resort Club, heading to the turn with a two-shot lead.
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The 29-year-old was joined at the top on the back nine, however Mansell saved his best until last, two-putting from over 100 feet for a birdie at the 18th to sign for a closing 66 and finish the tournament on 16 under par, one ahead of early clubhouse leader Keita Nakajima.
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His victory in Singapore comes with a new caddie David Kenny on the bag as the Englishman moves to the top of the Asian Swing Rankings.
Nakajima made seven birdies in a spotless 65 to surge into contention but was denied a play-off by Mansell’s heroics at the last.
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The Japanese 24-year-old finished alone in second spot on 15 under, one ahead of Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin and Frenchman Adrien Saddier in a tie for third.
Player quotes
Richard Mansell: “What a feeling. Just to get into that position, and I played so well today. First week with a new caddie so that was a good start and he just, a couple of times got me to slow down.
“It makes those near-misses and when I’ve got ahead of myself in the past just kind of worth it and it just means that much more.
“In 2022 I had quite a few close calls and didn’t get it done. Looking back on it I probably should’ve kept doing what I was doing and it probably would’ve happened a lot sooner.
“But I went searching, I tried to change and I became quite good at pointing the finger, blaming other people why it hadn’t happened.
“And I started just not enjoying it as much and I just got a little bit lost from where I’d actually come from.
“It’s taken a lot of work these past six months. Ellie, my wife, has been so supportive. I’ve just had to really, really stay patient and forget everyone else and that was my main thing today, to focus on myself.
“Luckily I had an opportunity on the last hole to hole a putt for the win and I managed to do it.
“It’s amazing. I’ve just been on the phone to my mum and dad and Ellie’s parents. So many people have supported me and believed in me when I stopped doing it myself.
“One thing I’d say to people trying to do it as a career, that moment’s the most fulfilling thing in the world and it’s worth it. So stick in and hopefully you’ll get rewarded one day like I have today.
