Gulbis birdied the first hole of a sudden death play-off to edge out South Korea's Jang Jeong after the pair had tied on four-under 284 in France.Lorena Ochoa and Juli Inkster tied for third while Laura Davies was the best of the Britons as she tied for 12th place.
Hawaiian teenager Michelle Wie finished with a share of 69th place on 16-over after a final round 76.
Gulbis put herself into contention for the title with a closing round of 70 while Jang shot a 72 to force the play-off.
When the players went back down to the par-five 18th, the American two-putted for birdie while Jang failed to up and down from the back of the green.
Jim Furyk finished a very close one shot over 2nd place Vigay Singh at the Canadian Open yesterday. Furyk who had a disapointing Open at Carnoustie fired 6 birdies, and an eagle in a round of 64 to seal victory over the big Fijian. Furyk even managed a hole in one to take his title in style. Good job Jim, well deserved!!
What are your thoughts on Jim winning in Canada?
26 year old Agentinian Andres Romero took victory in style yesterday as he finished a 2 under par 70 and -19 in Hamburg. Romero who finished a very unlucky 3rd place last week in Carnoustie was definitely on course and due for a win after his efforts. Despite an unfortunate double bogey on the 9th, the Argentinian then went on to birdie the 11th hole and take himself 4 shots clear on the leaderboard. Oliver Wilson (ENG) and Soren Hansen (DEN) could only manage to tie on 2nd place after Romero finally finished 3 shots clear. Englishman Zane Scotland started out the day in 2nd place just off Romero but sadly ended his campaign in 11th place. An excellent performance by the Argentinian who im sure we will see a lot more of especially now he has claimed a place at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in Akron next week and a 5 year European Tour exemption. Tell us your thoughts on the Romero win.
Well it seems as if Darren Clarke and Paul Mginley will be re-united with all their Ryder Cup teams (Europe and America). The late call came as both players finish the Open Championship at Carnoustie. Clarke who missed the cut was obviously disappointed with not making the weekends play, but is delighted that he will be included in next months USPGA in Southern Hills (Oklahoma).
MCGinley on the other hand finished a very respectful 19th place and will relish the invitation. Both players have recently found some form and will almost certainly be on a high when making the journey across the atlantic. The Southern Hills USPGA will tee off on the 8th of August in Tulsa, and i for one will be watching the Irish partners hoping that they can turn on a decent show.
Wow!!! What an end to the open...Sergio Garcia must have been spitting chips when he fluffed his 5 footer game winning birdie on the 18th to bring Padraig back on to the course for the playoff. In my opinion, as soon as Garcia missed the putt, he lost the match. Padraig was just too good for him on the day. However before the playoff Harrington had his own demons to cope with when he hit the water twice and ending the 18th with a bogey, leaving the door wide open for Garcia.
Starting the playoff Padraig looked the more likely to clinch the title and this was confirmed when Garcia shot a bogey and Harrington shot a birdie on the first. Garcia's game went downhill from there and all Padraig had to do was keep a steady game. In the end, experience and cool nerves won the day for Padraig. A lovely moment at the end of the playoff when Padraig hugged his young son and he looked like the weight of the world was lifted off his shoulders. Padraig thoroughly deserved his win today and well done to him. Sergio however was very unlucky and for him another day will come. Well done to both of them and i would like to thank them both for a very entertaining Sunday afternoon.
What are your thoughts on Colin and Phil missing the cut at the Open?
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The Championship - Carnoustie 19 - 22 July 2007
