Kruger seals maiden European win

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 24, 2012 -- South Africa's Jbe Kruger finally shed his perennial bridesmaid tag when he closed with a final round three-under-par 69 to win the Avantha Masters on Sunday.

Kruger, who had come close on many occasions, especially in 2010, where he had to settle for the runner-up spot three times, was clearly relieved when he lifted his maiden Asian Tour title with a winning total of 14-under-par 274 at the DLF Golf and Country Club. Titleist Scotty Cameron Limited Edition Napa Putter

Spain's Jorge Campillo signed off with a 67 to take a share of second place with Germany's Marcel Siem on 276, while Australia's Marcus Fraser and Spain's Manuel Jose Lara closed with matching 277s for a share of fourth place.

Kruger, who made his debut on the Asian Tour in 2009, was always in control from the opening tee.

Despite carding a lone bogey on the par-four 17th, the South African knew that it was his title to lose and was clearly elated when he sunk his winning par putt on the closing 18th hole. Titleist Scotty Cameron Limited Edition Napa Putter

"It's a big relief now that I've won but I think I needed all those second-placed finishes to be able to appreciate this. There was no pressure even when I made my only bogey of the day on the 17th," said the 25-year-old.

That bogey came as the result of an overcooked approach shot, and more potential trouble was to come at the par-five last where a wayward drive struck a camera and his second went left in to trees. Faced with a tough third shot over the water, however, Kruger didn't flinch, and stuck his approach to ten feet.

It may have seemed to others as if it was a nervy finish, but the South African never lost his confidence.

"I knew victory was always a possibility from my first shot. Then I felt that victory was inevitable when I got to the 14th hole," added Kruger, who moved to the top of the Asian Tour Order of Merit with his Titleist Scotty Cameron Limited Edition Napa Putter win.

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