David Micheluzzi – file photo – image Golf Australia
Australia’s DP World Tour rookie, David Micheluzzi, has produced his best finish on that tour by finishing in a share of second place behind Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson at the BMW International event in Munich.
A stunning 3 wood to ten feet at the par 5 last, which he described as the best 3 wood he had hit in his life, led to an eagle and followed birdies at his 16th and 17th holes to complete a barnstorming finish and such a great result.
That the finish came after bogeys at the 14th and 15th made the rebound even more special
“It was unreal and then to top it off with the putt was sick,” said Micheluzzi referring to the outstanding play at the 72nd hole.
The 27 year-old had suffered an injury on Sunday morning when trying to open a jammed door, possibly threatening him even playing on the final day. “So, I was very concerned at even not playing but the physios did a great job and got it going and the adrenaline kicked in.”
“I am just happy at the way I finished. Two weeks ago in Amsterdam I finished third last so to come here and shoot 16 under, then I am just stocked.”
Micheluzzi, who gained access to the European Tour courtesy of his outstanding 2023/2024 season on the PGA Tour of Australasia, added this finish to a top ten in Italy last week and continues to find his feet at this level.
Micheluzzi recorded another top ten when 7th at the Singapore Classic earlier in the year and the €200,000 (A$320,000) he earned for his share of second this week and the resulting 261 points will see the 27-year-old jump 63 places to 57th in the Race to Dubai rankings and ensure his immediate future in Europe.
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox, playing his first DP World Tour event since January ahead of the Open Championship, was the next best of the Australasians when he shared 17th.
