Denmark's Emil Soegaard wins Biarritz Cup in France
Emil Soegaard
BIARRITZ, France — The Biarritz Cup was won by Denmark's Emil Soegaard on Sunday in France. The University of Arkansas sophomore shot a final round 66 at the par-69 to edge Nicolas Platret of France.
Platret, who also plays collegiate in America, shot 64 in the final round to slide into the second-place position. The Frenchman will be a sophomore in the fall at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.
Alfie Plant of England grabbed third place just two shots back, shooting 63 and 66 in the final two rounds.
ABOUT THE Biarritz Cup
Played since 1898, many consider the the
Biarritz Cup as the biggest and best French
tournament for amateur golfers. This high profile
event has been attracting passionate golfers to the
Golf du Phare for more than a century. Every year
more than 500 participants from many different
countries come to the Biarritz Cup, and it attracts
more than 5000 spectators. 72 hole stroke play
championship with a cut
after 36 holes.
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