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DP World Tour: Jordan Gumberg wins the SDC Championship following Robin Williams' expensive double bogey

On Sunday, at a soggy St Francis Bay in South Africa, American Jordan Gumberg emerged victorious in the DP World Tour's SDC Championship after local competitor Robin Williams blew a two-shot lead on the last two holes.

DP World Tour: Jordan Gumberg wins the SDC Championship following Robin Williams' expensive double bogey
Branding is pictured prior to the SDC Championship at St. Francis Links on February 28, 2024 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
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By Johnathan Stack

GUMBERG WINS IN SOUTH AFRICA:

On the second playoff hole, American Jordan Gumberg won the SDC Championship of the DP World Tour in South Africa, following the two-shot deficit blown by Robin "Tiger" Williams with two holes to go. 

On a soggy Sunday, Gumberg shot a bogey-free, four-under-par 68 to wrap up the event at 12 under, a position Williams dropped back to after a double bogey on the par-three 17th.

Jordan Gumberg of USA poses with the trophy after victory on day four of the SDC Championship at St. Francis Links on March 03, 2024 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Jordan Gumberg of USA poses with the trophy after victory on day four of the SDC Championship at St. Francis Links on March 03, 2024 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Williams, who had held the lead for the majority of the day, and Gumberg parred the first extra hole before the 669th-ranked Gumberg birdied the second from about 15 feet to win his first championship on the DP World Tour.

Gumberg, who will now be able to play on the DP World Tour for the upcoming two seasons, stated: "I tried to take each shot as it came because I knew that today would be difficult with the weather.

Jordan Gumberg of USAhits his second shot on the 18th hole play off during day four of the SDC Championship at St. Francis Links on March 03, 2024 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Jordan Gumberg of USAhits his second shot on the 18th hole play off during day four of the SDC Championship at St. Francis Links on March 03, 2024 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

"It was a solid round of golf and I'm just so thankful to be standing here. It means everything.

"I never got this far in my dreams, so I am lost for words. It was what we practise for, all the long hours, it makes it worthwhile."

Williams, who recorded a three-under 69 on Sunday, managed to save par at 16 even though he hit his third ball into deep rough. However, at 17, he lost two strokes when he was unable to get out of a bunker.

Robin Williams of South Africa hits a second shot on the 18th hole during day four of the SDC Championship at St. Francis Links on March 03, 2024 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Robin Williams of South Africa hits a second shot on the 18th hole during day four of the SDC Championship at St. Francis Links on March 03, 2024 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Gumberg missed a birdie putt for the victory at the final hole, but Williams parred the last to force a play-off, but the South African was subsequently defeated on the second extra hole. 

After closing with a two-under 70, Frenchman David Ravetto finished third on 10 under. The overnight leaders, Daniel Brown of England and Connor Syme of Scotland ended their weeks with three-over 75s to share fourth place on 8 under.

Robin Williams of South Africa hits his shot on the 16th hole during day four of the SDC Championship at St. Francis Links on March 03, 2024 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Robin Williams of South Africa hits his shot on the 16th hole during day four of the SDC Championship at St. Francis Links on March 03, 2024 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Marcus Armitage, Nick Bachem, and former Ryder Cup players Jamie Donaldson and Andy Sullivan shared fourth place as well.

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Johnathan Stack
32, from London. Editor of VAVEL USA - NBA, UEFA, FA, WSL, World Snooker Tour & 2022 Commonwealth Games accredited Sports Journalist.