On Sunday, Daniel Brown won it all at the BMW International Open. He would win by two strokes, marking his second victory on the European Tour. The 30-year-old golfer from England delivered a spectacular performance with a bogey-free 6-under par 66 in the final round, finishing the tournament at an impressive 22-under par.
Brown began the day with a slim one-shot advantage over his closest competitor, Jordan Smith. He jumped to the lead early by making birdies on 4 of his first 6 holes. He continued his momentum by adding two additional birdies on the back nine. This remarkable display claimed his championship and all but ensured his position among the elite on the European Tour leaderboard.
With this win, Brown was dealt some pretty big implications as he began an emotional roller coaster during the tournament. He revealed that he lost one of his best friends over the weekend. He had his friend’s memories with him for the duration of the game. Brown put it all into words in an eloquent and powerful quote.
“I lost a friend at home last weekend.” – Daniel Brown
The golfer visualized having his deceased friend standing next to him on the course during the competition. This link provided him considerable solace during the emotional uproar. After dropping his sixth—and final—birdie at the par-5 18th hole, Brown’s composure broke down. He became champ and walked off the green in tears, as much from joy as from memories of his friend.
As it stands, he is the 170th ranked player in the world. This win would only further his stature in the professional golf world.
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