Nacho Elvira claimed his second DP World Tour title with a one-stroke victory at the Soudal Open in Belgium, marking his first win in three years. The Spaniard began the final round with a four-stroke lead and extended it to five before the chasing pack closed in on him. Denmark’s Niklas Norgaard had the opportunity to force a playoff with Elvira but missed a birdie putt on the 18th green, finishing one shot behind the leader at 18 under.
This victory is a significant achievement for Elvira, who won his first DP World Title at the Cazoo Open in 2021 and came close to winning in 2023 but lost in a play-off. The 37-year-old displayed emotion after his win at the Rinkven International Golf Club, where rain caused interruptions during the final round. Elvira remarked on his struggles with his driving game during the tournament but managed to hold on to secure the victory.
Norgaard finished tied for second place with Thomas Pieters and Romain Langasque at 17 under. England’s Matthew Jordan and Joe Dean tied for fifth at 16 under, with Jordan shooting a six-under 65 in his final round. Elvira’s win at the Soudal Open showcased his resilience and determination, solidifying his place as a top player on the DP World Tour.
Elvira secured his second DP World Tour title by winning one stroke over Denmark’s Niklas Norgaard at the Soudal Open in Belgium. The Spaniard had been struggling with his driving game during the tournament but managed to hold on for victory. This marked Elvira’s first win in three years and solidified his position as a top player on the DP World Tour.
The final round of the Soudal Open saw Denmark’s Niklas Norgaard having an opportunity to force a playoff with Nacho Elvira but missed a birdie putt on hole 18, leaving him one shot behind Elvira who won at 18 under. Thomas Pieters and Romain Langasque finished tied for second place while Matthew Jordan and Joe Dean tied for fifth place at 16 under.
Elvira’s resilience and determination were once again showcased as he secured another DP World Tour title after three years of not winning any tournaments. He spoke about how he struggled with his driving game during this tournament but was able to keep up with it until he clinched victory.
The Spaniard also expressed emotion after winning this time around, especially after facing some interruptions due to rain during final rounds of previous tournaments he played.
Overall, this victory reaffirms Nacho Elvira’s place as one of Europe’s top golfers, giving him more confidence heading into future events on both sides of Atlantic Ocean where he will be competing against some of world’s best players.
