Francesco Molinari heading for Atlantis after his DP World Tour Championship ace
Italy’s Francesco Molinari is heading for an ‘all expenses paid’ two night stay at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai after making a sensational hole-in-one on the par three sixth hole during the final round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
“It was a really great shot –I hit it straight at it,” said the Italian, who went on to sign for a 68 and finish the tournament in a tie for fourth place on 13 under par 275. “Obviously 99.9% of the time it doesn’t go in but it went straight in.
“It was a good judgement because we changed our club selection just before I hit the shot – I switched from a 6 to a 7 iron so it was a great moment to finish the season with.”
The 33 year old had begun with five straight pars before his round ignited in spectacular fashion on the Earth course’s sixth hole.
“You never know when aces are going to come,” he said. “It was a good moment to get things going even though I stumbled a little over the next few holes but then I had a good finish over last four or five holes so it was a good day.
“It’s a great prize – two nights at Atlantis, The Palm – so I’m sure the family will be happy and we’ll try to use it as soon as possible.”
Rory McIlroy closed with six under 66 to win the DP World Tour Championship by one stroke from Andy Sullivan, completing the ‘Dubai Double’ in the process after also being confirmed as Race to Dubai champion for the second year running.
