Damien McGrane shot one of the lowest rounds of the day – including an eagle on the 13th – to sign for 7 under and a share of 6th place. The Meath man finished three behind Graeme McDowell who signed for a 69 at the Austrian GolfOpen presented by Botarin on Sunday – three shots behind the joint leaders Jose Manuel Lara – who carded a 64 – and David Lynn.
It was José Manuel Lara of Spain emerged with his first European Tour title for four years after beating David Lynn in a play-off after both players had finished 17 under par at Diamond Country Club - when Lynn needed three shots to find the green on the first extra hole and then two-putted. A par proved then enough for Lara to win.
It completes a remarkable return to form for the 33 year old - who two weeks ago looked like losing his European Tour card after nine consecutive missed cuts. But a fourth-placed finish at last week's KLM Open saw the confidence return and a closing round of 64, which included ten birdies, put him on a 17 under par total.
Danny Willett was joined by US Open Champion Graeme McDowell - playing his last event before The Ryder Cup - and Swede Alexander Noren in third place.
Matthias Schwab produced the best ever performance by a 15 year old on The European Tour - his closing 75 leaving him in a share of 32nd. The Austrian Amateur Champion, the third youngest player ever to make a cut on The European Tour, bettered the performances of Sergio Garcia and Jason Hak.
Simon Thornton singed for a four under par 68 for a share of 23rd place.
Gary Murphy ended with a three over par round of 75 to finish 3 over for the tournament
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