Geoff Ogilvy won the Australian Open after a final round of 69 saw him triumph by four shots in Sydney. Starting with a five-shot cushion, the overnight leader took no chances and compiled a steady last 18 holes at The Lakes GC that featured four birdies and a bogey to finish on 19 under par.
Alister Presnell and Matt Jones shared second on 15 under with 21-year-old Jordan Sheratt, who fired a 67, and John Senden tied for fourth on 12 under par.
“Today was probably the day I struggled most with my game but all I had to do was not mess up really,” said Ogilvy.
“I won the first week (on the USPGA Tour) and then played relatively horrible golf all year. I didn’t enjoy golf as much this year because how I was playing.
“But any time you win an Australian Open you’ll look back and think you’ve had a great year. This is the 90-year-old trophy, this is the real jewel.”