Gurugram: England's Alex Fitzpatrick produced a thrilling come-from-behind victory at the $2.55mn Hero Indian Open, winning his first DP World Tour title by two shots over Spain's defending champion Eugenio Chacarra.
Fitzpatrick, who was four shots off the lead overnight, shot a brilliant 3-under par 69, carding eight birdies and three bogeys, to reach the 18th green four shots clear of Chacarra.
The 27-year-old's 4-under par charge on the back nine, with five birdies, gave him the luxury of a double bogey on the par-5 18th hole before covering his face in elation.
The victory was worth 375,811 euros (approx. $433,817) and marked a sweet fortnight for the Fitzpatrick family, as older brother Matt won the Valspar Championship last week, his third PGA Tour title.
Fitzpatrick, who has been knocking on the door for a while on the DP World Tour, had been in good form with four top-20 finishes in six events this year.
He was proud to join his brother Matt in the winner's circle on a major tour and joked that he should use his brother's experience more than he does.
