John Parry Secures First DP World Tour Win in 14 Years at Mauritius Open
December 22, 2024He finished two strokes ahead of South African players Dylan Naidoo and Christo Lamprecht, who both concluded the tournament at 12-under par.
Naidoo ended the final round with a score of 71, while Lamprecht shot 65, tying for second place.
Eddie Pepperell, who was also in contention, struggled with a double-bogey on the fifth hole and finished tied for ninth after shooting a 74.
John Parry clinched the Mauritius Open title at Mont Choisy Le Golf with an impressive final score of 14-under par, marking his first victory on the DP World Tour in 14 years.
Starting the final round five shots back, Parry delivered a stellar performance that included seven birdies and one eagle, ultimately carding a remarkable score of 64.
A pivotal moment in his round came with a chip-in eagle on the 12th hole, which he credited for shifting his momentum, aided by the softer course conditions.
The 38-year-old golfer attributed his success to three victories on the 2024 Challenge Tour, which paved his way back to the DP World Tour.
Parry's last DP World Tour victory was at the Vivendi Cup in 2010, making this triumph a significant milestone in his career.
Reflecting on his long journey back to winning, Parry revealed he nearly gave up golf five or six years ago, highlighting the emotional significance of this victory.
During his challenging time on the third-tier EuroPro Tour, he contemplated quitting the sport entirely, making this win even more meaningful.
Parry's remarkable comeback from a five-shot deficit at the start of the round allowed him to surpass joint overnight leader Dylan Naidoo.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Parry expressed that this victory was a massive achievement after nearly giving up on his career.
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BBC Sport • Dec 22, 2024
John Parry wins Mauritius Open for first DP World Tour title in 14 yearsESPN • Dec 22, 2024
John Parry wins Mauritius Open for 1st DP World Tout title since 2010 - ESPN