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Justin Thomas left stunned as PGA Tour history is made at Phoenix Open and it’s good news for Europe’s Ryder Cup hopes
Thomas Detry became the first ever Belgian to win on the PGA Tour as he cruised to victory at the Phoenix Open. The 32-year-old, ranked 58th in the world, fended off stiff competition to post a stunning score of 24-under-par and secure his first career win. Detry won by an incredible seven shots at Scottsdale and celebrated with his family when his victory was confirmedGetty American duo Michael Kim and Daniel Berger came joint second on 17 under, while Jordan Spieth finished fourth another shot back. Detry took a five-shot lead into the final round at TPC Scottsdale and carded a closing 65 to finish seven shots clear. The 32-year-old, who won the World Cup of Golf with Thomas Pieters in 2018, came under pressure from playing partner Berger when the American picked up his fifth birdie of the day on the par-five 15th to briefly close the gap to just two shots. However, Detry held his nerve to follow Berger in from seven feet and then hit a stunning tee shot on the par-three 16th to set up a tap-in birdie. The shot deservedly drew high praise from former world number one Justin Thomas, who had joined the television commentary team after holing out for an eagle on the 18th. “It’s hard to put into words how impressive that shot is,” Thomas said. The comments came after Thomas made history himself by becoming the first player in Phoenix Open history to eagle the 18th hole in the final round. Detry also birdied the 17th and 18th to seal an overdue win before celebrating with his wife and two young children. “It’s incredible, it’s what dreams are made of,” Detry told CBS. “Honestly that last walk on the last hole was incredible. “Everything goes so quickly that you don’t really have time to enjoy it. Luckily my caddie was there to tell me to enjoy the moment – it’s pretty special. View Tweet: https://twitter.com/tomdetry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw “I’ve given myself plenty of chances in the past and never been able to conclude, and being able to put a statement out like that is incredible. I’m just over the mo Detry’s triumph will also do his chances of being named in Team Europe’s Ryder Cup squad no harm with the showcase event to be held at the revered Bethpage Black in New York in September. Recent tournaments are good signs for Europe with Rory McIlroy winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am last week, while Sepp Straka won the American Express in January. Spieth tied for fourth on 16-under, his 68 featuring an incredible par save on the 11th when he played his second shot from under a bush left-handed with his putter. Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre, who waited behind the 18th green to congratulate his former Zurich Classic partner, shared sixth place on 15-under following a final round of 67. World no.1 Scottie Scheffler threatened to mount a serious title challenge when he birdied four of the first six holes to reach 14 under, but slumped to a back nine of 41 which included a double bogey on the 18th.
Thomas Detry became the first ever Belgian to win on the PGA Tour as he cruised to victory at the Phoenix Open.
The 32-year-old, ranked 58th in the world, fended off stiff competition to post a stunning score of 24-under-par and secure his first career win.
American duo Michael Kim and Daniel Berger came joint second on 17 under, while Jordan Spieth finished fourth another shot back.
Detry took a five-shot lead into the final round at TPC Scottsdale and carded a closing 65 to finish seven shots clear.
The 32-year-old, who won the World Cup of Golf with Thomas Pieters in 2018, came under pressure from playing partner Berger when the American picked up his fifth birdie of the day on the par-five 15th to briefly close the gap to just two shots.
However, Detry held his nerve to follow Berger in from seven feet and then hit a stunning tee shot on the par-three 16th to set up a tap-in birdie.
The shot deservedly drew high praise from former world number one Justin Thomas, who had joined the television commentary team after holing out for an eagle on the 18th.
“It’s hard to put into words how impressive that shot is,” Thomas said.
The comments came after Thomas made history himself by becoming the first player in Phoenix Open history to eagle the 18th hole in the final round.
Detry also birdied the 17th and 18th to seal an overdue win before celebrating with his wife and two young children.
“It’s incredible, it’s what dreams are made of,” Detry told CBS. “Honestly that last walk on the last hole was incredible.
“Everything goes so quickly that you don’t really have time to enjoy it. Luckily my caddie was there to tell me to enjoy the moment – it’s pretty special.
“I’ve given myself plenty of chances in the past and never been able to conclude, and being able to put a statement out like that is incredible. I’m just over the mo
Detry’s triumph will also do his chances of being named in Team Europe’s Ryder Cup squad no harm with the showcase event to be held at the revered Bethpage Black in New York in September.
Recent tournaments are good signs for Europe with Rory McIlroy winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am last week, while Sepp Straka won the American Express in January.
Spieth tied for fourth on 16-under, his 68 featuring an incredible par save on the 11th when he played his second shot from under a bush left-handed with his putter.
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre, who waited behind the 18th green to congratulate his former Zurich Classic partner, shared sixth place on 15-under following a final round of 67.
World no.1 Scottie Scheffler threatened to mount a serious title challenge when he birdied four of the first six holes to reach 14 under, but slumped to a back nine of 41 which included a double bogey on the 18th.
