World number 792 Wilson wins Alfred Dunhill Championship
7 Oct 2014 10:13 PM GMT
The 34-year-old Englishman, a losing player on the 2008 European Ryder Cup team, finally tasted victory with a 72-hole total of 17-under par at St Andrews, after finishing runner-up nine times during his topsy-turvy career.
His compatriot and playing partner Tommy Fleetwood had a chance to send the tournament to a play-off but missed a 10ft putt for birdie on 18 to hand the emotional Wilson victory. World number one Rory McIlroy and Scotland’s Richie Ramsey also finished one shot back along with Fleetwood on 16-under.
Scotland’s Chris Doak was alone in fifth a further stroke back, after a six under 66. ‘I don’t have words for it, this has been 10 or 11 years coming,’ said a tearful Wilson after his win. ‘Nine-times runner-up, nothing had gone my way but I must thank the organisers because they offered me an invite to play this week and I’m very grateful.
‘I’ve never been able to win a tournament but I tried to be patient today (Sunday) and Rory
(McIlroy) was in front so I was keeping an eye on him and Tommy (Fleetwood) who played very well today.
‘So many people had written me off which obviously hurt me but a lot of others believed in me and they know who they are. Thanks to all of them’. he said.
His compatriot and playing partner Tommy Fleetwood had a chance to send the tournament to a play-off but missed a 10ft putt for birdie on 18 to hand the emotional Wilson victory. World number one Rory McIlroy and Scotland’s Richie Ramsey also finished one shot back along with Fleetwood on 16-under.
Scotland’s Chris Doak was alone in fifth a further stroke back, after a six under 66. ‘I don’t have words for it, this has been 10 or 11 years coming,’ said a tearful Wilson after his win. ‘Nine-times runner-up, nothing had gone my way but I must thank the organisers because they offered me an invite to play this week and I’m very grateful.
‘I’ve never been able to win a tournament but I tried to be patient today (Sunday) and Rory
(McIlroy) was in front so I was keeping an eye on him and Tommy (Fleetwood) who played very well today.
‘So many people had written me off which obviously hurt me but a lot of others believed in me and they know who they are. Thanks to all of them’. he said.
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