Chronicle EditorSYDNEY. — Cameron Davis stunned even himself by shooting a seven-under-par 64 to win the 102nd Australian Open golf title by a stroke yesterday after overnight leader Jason Day’s title charge ended in a mid-round collapse.
The little-known Australian holed out for an eagle from the fairway at the 12th and sank an eight-foot putt for his sixth birdie at the 18th to upstage not only compatriot Day but defending champion Jordan Spieth.
With five leading groups still playing when he signed for his 11-under 273, Davis was shocked that he had ended up with the Stonehaven Cup in his hands, A$225 000 (£128 417) in the bank and a spot at next year’s British Open.
“I’m a little bit numb at the moment, I just didn’t expect to be in this situation,” the 22-year-old told reporters.
“Even though I had a great round, I didn’t think I was going to be far enough up the leaderboard. When I finished my round and had a look where everyone was. — Reuters
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