Adrien Saddier wins Italian Open for first European tour title

MONTE ARGENTARIO, Italy — Adrien Saddier claimed his first European tour title in his 200th start with a back-nine charge at the Italian Open on Sunday.

Saddier had a 4-under 66 to finish two strokes overall ahead of fellow Frenchman Martin Couvra (69), the third-round leader who looked headed for victory until Saddier produced five birdies over seven holes at the Argentario Golf Club on the Tuscan coast.

Saddier and Couvra earned places in the Open Championship field at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland next month.

Calum Hill of Scotland and Dan Bradbury of England finished tied for third, four strokes behind Saddier.

Source: espn.com