SA's Frittelli wins John Deere Classic, secures last British Open spot

Published Jul 15, 2019

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SILVIS – South African Dylan Frittelli took the final ticket into the British Open field when he won the John Deere Classic by two strokes in Silvis, Illinois, on Sunday.

Frittelli clinched his first PGA Tour victory in style with a seven-birdie, seven-under-par 64 at TPC Deere Run, after starting the day two strokes off the pace.

He finished at 21-under 263, while American Russell Henley shot a sizzling 61 to vault into second place on 19 under.

Frittelli, 29, quickly set his sights on the British Open that starts at Royal Portrush on Thursday.

A victorious Sunday for @Dylan_Frittelli. 🏆

His 93.75% (15 of 16) Scrambling performance this week was the best of any PGA TOUR winner this season. pic.twitter.com/iF2morLs57

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 15, 2019

“Hopefully jump on that (charter) flight tonight and head over to the Open,” he told CBS television.

“Hopefully I can be calm by the time I get there but I'm sure it's going to be a fun flight.” 

Reuters

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