Echavarria wins the Puerto Rico Open
He never really shivered. In the lead after the third round (-17), Nicolas Echavarria remained in control throughout the last to win the Puerto Rico Open, his first PGA tournament. He is the third Colombian, after Camilo Villegas (4 titles including the Honda Classic 2010) and Juan Sebastian Munoz (1 title), to win a trophy on this circuit. Nicolas Echavarria beat the American Ashkey Bhatia (-19), who nevertheless signed the best Sunday card (65).
Launched by two birdies then slowed down in the middle of the course (bogeys at 6 and 8), the Colombian finished perfectly (-3 on the return) to equal the tournament record (-21): “I have always believed in myself and I am rewarded for it. On the course, I knew how to stay the course in stressful moments. » This victory also ensures his card for two years on the PGA circuit. One stone, two shots.
