Share

Levy holds his nerve to triumph in Morocco

Rabat - France's Alexander Levy claimed his fifth European Tour title with a nerveless one-shot victory in the Trophee Hassan II on Sunday and boosted his outside hopes of making the Ryder Cup team in the process. 

The 27-year-old started the final day at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam one shot off the lead but hit the front on the third hole before signing for a 70 and finishing the week at eight under for a 280 total. 

Spain's Alvaro Quiros was second after a birdie-birdie finish helped him pass Swedish pair Alexander Bjork and Joakim Lagergren, Mikko Ilonen of Finland and Italian Andrea Pavan who were all two shots off Levy's total. 

"I'm a little bit tired now because it was really tough today but I did a really good job. For me, I played an amazing game. I'm so happy to win this trophy," Levy told europeantour.com. 

Sunday's win adds to his titles at the 2014 and 2017 China Open, Portugal Masters in 2014 and the 2016 European Open. It should also elevate him into the world top 50. 

Levy, with three top-10s in his other five events this season, remains hopeful of forcing his way into Thomas Bjorn's European team for the Ryder Cup being played on French soil at Le Golf National near Paris in September. 

"Like I said from the start of the season, I need to improve my game," he said of his Ryder Cup chances. 

"I need to work a lot. I worked a lot the last two days, two weeks, and I won this trophy. 

"So that's helped me but step by step, it's a good win but I need to go back to work because we can see we have a lot of good players in Europe. So it will be tough to make it."

Leading final round scores in the Trophee Hassan II at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Morocco on Sunday (GBR/IRL unless stated, par 72):


280 - Alexander Levy (FRA) 72 69 69 70

281 - Alvaro Quiros (ESP) 67 70 72 72

282 - Mikko Ilonen (FIN) 72 72 66 72, Alexander Bjork (SWE) 74 69 69 70, Andrea Pavan (ITA) 75 71 70 66, Joakim Lagergren (SWE) 68 73 71 70

283 - Andy Sullivan 72 72 69 70, Erik Van Rooyen (RSA) 68 71 71 73

284 - Seung-su Han (USA) 70 73 74 67, Joost Luiten (NED) 72 70 70 72, Paul Waring 72 69 73 70

285 - Ryan Fox (NZL) 72 71 71 71

286 - Wang Jeunghun (KOR) 73 71 67 75, Callum Shinkwin 70 72 72 72, Austin Connelly (CAN) 69 71 71 75, Yusaku Miyazato (JPN) 73 70 70 73, Benjamin Hebert (FRA) 71 70 72 73, Bradley Dredge 67 73 73 73

287 - Marcel Siem (GER) 71 71 75 70, Adrian Otaegui (ESP) 70 75 73 69, Thomas Detry (BEL) 73 71 75 68

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1473 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2251 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE