Nacho Elvira secured 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 37-year-old Spaniard started the final round with a four-stroke lead and extended it to five before the chasing pack closed in on him. Elvira displayed emotion after his win at the Rinkven International Golf Club, where rain caused interruptions during the final round.
Denmark’s Niklas Norgaard had the opportunity to force a playoff with Elvira but missed a birdie putt on the 18th green to finish one shot behind the leader at 18 under. 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. He 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 Spaniard struggled with his driving game during the tournament but managed to hold on to secure the victory.
The Soudal Open was an important achievement for Elvira, as he had not won since 2019. His win demonstrated that he still has what it takes to be successful on tour, despite some struggles with his game.
Overall, Elvira’s victory was a significant moment for both himself and golf fans on social media who were raving about his performance throughout the tournament.