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A brilliant charge on the back nine saw France’s Adrien Saddier claim a first European title on his 200th start at the Italian Open.<\/p>\n
Saddier trailed compatriot Martin Couvra by three shots at the turn, but a run of five birdies over seven holes on the closing stretch sealed a two-stroke victory at the Argentario Golf Club.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old finished with a four-under 66 to end on 14 under for the tournament, with Couvra second after carding a final round 69.<\/p>\n
Saddier, who made his Tour debut in 2014, was visibly emotional after claiming his long-awaited maiden win.<\/p>\n
“It’s great. It’s taken so much work to be able to do this. I’m just grateful,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I started the back nine really good and I just said ‘just stay in your own zone, just keep focused, make the putts’. And I did it.”<\/p>\n
Their one-two finish means Saddier and Couvra have both earned places at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland next month. <\/p>\n
Scotland’s Calum Hill and England’s Dan Bradbury shared third place on 10 under.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n