Scotland’s Connor Syme enjoyed a champagne-drenched celebration after claiming his first title on the DP World Tour.
The 29-year-old went into the final round at the KLM Open in Amsterdam with a two-shot lead over playing partner Joakim Lagergren — and maintained the same advantage despite a brilliant closing eagle from the Swede.
Syme finished 11 under after shooting a one-under-par 70 and making only one bogey in his final 38 holes.
He said: ‘Unbelievable, it was so, so difficult the last few days. I just felt so much better this week, I felt really ready to do it, and I’m so, so happy I managed to do it.
‘Everyone helped so much and I’m buzzing to do it with Ryan McGuigan on the bag as well. I’m overjoyed.’
Wife Alanis flew out to the Netherlands to surprise Syme on the final green, where he also enjoyed being soaked in champagne by compatriot Ewen Ferguson — who hit a hole in one earlier in the day to help him finish in a tie for fourth — and England’s Richard Mansell.
Syme poses with the trophy after claiming a long-awaited first victory on the DP World Tour
Syme mixed two birdies with one bogey in a steady round to keep Swede Lagergren at bay
Syme’s wife Alanis takes a selfie with her champion husband after her surprise appearance
‘It’s so, so nice that they stuck around,’ said Syme. ‘I’ve obviously been really pleased for them (when they’ve won titles) and I’m really happy to have joined them and won myself, so it’s just amazing. Amazing.’
Lagergren also closed with a 70, while South Africa’s Jayden Schaper finished in third place, a further five shots behind, with a 69.
Ferguson shot 67 to tie with fellow Scot Richie Ramsay (72) and Englishman Jack Senior (66).
