Alejandro Cañizares of Spain produced a magnificent final round performance at the Imperial Collection Russian Open to become the quickest Affiliate Member to win in European Tour history. Canizares, playing in only his third European Tour event, surpassed the previous record holders, Sergio Garcia and Graeme McDowell, to win the first prize of €130,641 with his record breaking score of 22 under par 266 at Le Meridien Moscow Country Club.
Alejandro Canizares moved into the lead at the Imperial Collection Russian Open after an excellent third round of five under par 67 took him to 16 under par 200 for the tournament, one stroke clear of his compatriot Carlos Rodiles and Scotland’s David Drysdale at Le Meridien Moscow Country Club.
The Imperial Collection Russian Open is shaping up for a thrilling weekend at Le Meridien Moscow Country Club, Scotland’s David Drysdale tied for the lead on 12 under par alongside the Spanish duo of Carlos Rodiles and Francisco Valera, with defending champion Mikael Lundberg lurking with serious intent just three shots back going into the final 36 holes.
Scotland’s David Drysdale produced the best round of his career to take control of the Imperial Collection Russian Open. The Scot was in quite splendid form as he came home in just 29 shots to post a ten under par 62 and take a one stroke lead from Spain’s Carlos Rodiles at Le Meriden Moscow Country Club.
Mikael Lundberg will be looking to gift himself a belated birthday present as well as create a small piece of golfing history this week when he attempts to be the first man to successfully defend the Imperial Collection Russian Open on The European Tour International Schedule.
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