Bernd Wiesberger brought an end to his five-year wait for a DP World Tour title with a triumphant performance at the China Open on Sunday. Starting the final round one stroke behind overnight leader Adrian Otaegui, Wiesberger carded a 67 to finish 19-under, claiming a three-stroke lead at the top of the leaderboard. Otaegui, who shot 71, struggled on the back nine with two bogeys and a double-bogey on the 18th hole at the Shanghai Enhance Anting Golf Club. An emotional Wiesberger reflected on his journey, saying, "It's been a tough couple of years, but this week has been unbelievable.
I gave it my all today, and although it wasn't always pretty, I managed to get the job done." Wiesberger praised Otaegui as a great competitor but noted that something shifted in his favor on the tenth hole, exemplifying the unpredictable nature of golf. He expressed pride in persevering through challenging times on the course and dedicated his win to his supporters back home. The victory has significant implications for Wiesberger, as it secures his spot in the Rolex Series events and alters his plans for the next couple of years. Sweden's Mikael Lindberg secured third place with a final-round 67, finishing 14-under, while South African Shaun Norris took fourth, one stroke behind.
German Freddy Schott achieved the lowest round on Sunday with a 64, landing him in fifth place at 12-under. Wiesberger's last victory was at the Danish Golf Championship in May 2021.