South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel has ended his 20-month title drought with a commanding victory at the Thailand Golf Championship on Monday morning.
Schwartzel stormed home to win by 11 shots in a field which included US Masters champion Bubba Watson and Ryder Cup hero Sergio Garcia.
The South African, who won the 2011 US Masters title, had been five shots ahead heading into the final day, before a blistering final round 65.
“It’s been a good week. I’ve come close a few times but winning is not as easy as everyone makes it out to be,” Schwartzel said.
“It’s been a difficult year especially in the middle, it’s nice to put things in place and get the win I’ve been looking for for a while.
“Making one bogey all week pretty much sums up how I played. I played pretty flawless golf. That’s my personal best.”