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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>South African golfer Thriston Lawrence was delighted to return to the winner’s circle as he reigned victorious at the BMW International Open.<\/p>\n

Lawrence returned with his fourth DP World Tour win of his career and second win of the season, as he bested Dutchman Joost Luiten in Germany.<\/p>\n

Lawrence entered the final day at Golfclub Mu\u0308nchen Eichenried four shots behind Luiten as he carded a final round of 69 to finish at 13-under.<\/p>\n

“After my win in South Africa, I got the injury at the beginning of the year and just never really got momentum after that. I came into this week with a lot of confidence, hitting it really well,” said Lawrence.<\/p>\n

“Once again, just proving if the putter works, I’m giving myself a chance and the putter was definitely on fire today. Just so pleased to get my fourth win out here.”<\/p>\n

Lawrence, who last week missed the cut at the US Open, picked up a cheque of \u20ac310 993.58 (R6.3 million) for his nail-biting win.<\/p>\n

He also became SA’s top-ranked golfer on the World Golf Rankings as he climbed from 104th to 75th.<\/p>\n

Lawrence moves to 15th on the Race to Dubai Rankings, which is still led by Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old said that he understands the pressure of leading as he held his nerve in a dramatic final day on Munich.<\/p>\n

“I’m used to playing four or five weeks in a row and it was mentally tough as well because I just felt like I couldn’t get into a routine or into momentum,” said Lawrence.<\/p>\n

“It was really key, mentally, just to go out there and play those big events and come back to where it all started.<\/p>\n

“[By] just attacking from the start. Normally that’s my mentality when I’m leading or starting the tournament.<\/p>\n

“I’m quite an aggressive player and I started off really well and then it was one of those, you know, I got a shot and then gave it straight back for about ten holes.”<\/p>\n

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