Finch wins Irish Open
May 20th, 2008 | Full Swing Biomechanics, PGA European Tour Golfers, Putting Biomechanics
Congratulations to Richard Finch for his victory in The 2008 Irish Open, providing one of the championship’s most memorable moments by falling into the River Maigue after hitting his third shot on the Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort’s 18th hole.
Three shots clear of his closest challenger Felipe Aguilar coming down the par five finishing hole, Finch drove his ball into the right hand rough before over-hitting his lay-up second onto the edge of the riverbank. The ball was lying well enough to go for the green with his third shot, only to find his momentum knocked him off balance and dumped him into the water, much to the amusement of the packed gallery.
After being fished out of the water by his caddie, Finch crossed the river to secure the title and the €416,660 first prize. Finch’s ten under par 278 aggregate saw him finish two clear of Aguilar and three ahead of leading Irishman Gary Murphy, as well as Robert Karlsson, Maarten Lafeber, Lee Westwood and Bradley Dredge.
“This is massive,” he smiled. “Things may change in my outlook in the coming months and what have you. But obviously I had not looked into that in any way, shape or form. I didn’t want to sort of tempt fate and start thinking, well, if this happens, then that happens or anything else.
Lee Westwood broke the course record on Saturday with a unbelievable third round at the Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort 64 stokes, finishing 6 under for the last five holes…
Congratulations once again Richard from all at Quintic.
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