American golfer Harold Varner III secured his first professional victory on American soil in the LIV Golf Invitational – DC tournament, defeating South Africa’s Branden Grace by a single shot. Varner took home the $4 million top prize after concluding the week with a 12-under score. This victory adds to Varner’s earlier successes, including the 2016 Australian PGA and the PIF Saudi International held last February.
The tournament took place at the Trump National course in Sterling, Virginia, where both Varner and Grace demonstrated their golfing prowess. Grace showcased a remarkable bogey-free round of 66, featuring two birdies in the final three holes. However, Varner maintained his composure, birdying his final hole to avoid a playoff and credited his winning attitude for a solid final-round showing.
Chile’s Mito Pereira began the final day with a one-stroke lead but ultimately finished two shots off the lead with a 71. Brooks Koepka, who recently claimed the PGA Championship, finished 14th, seven shots behind Varner.
Grace’s runner-up finish secured him a substantial $2.25 million prize, while Louis Oosthuizen tied for sixth place, receiving $615,000. Dean Burmester ranked 15th, earning $295,000, and Charl Schwartzel tied for 29th, collecting $182,500. The foursome also secured second place in the team competition, earning an extra $375,000 each, showcasing the strength and unity of South Africa’s golfing community on the international stage.
With this significant victory, Harold Varner III etched his name in golf history. The LIV Golf Invitational – DC tournament also highlighted the immense talent of golfers from around the world, solidifying the sport’s status as truly international. Golf fans now eagerly anticipate the upcoming US Open and the chance to witness another thrilling display of skill and determination.
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