Adrian Otaegui creates history, becomes first LIV golfer to win on DP World Tour

Spanish golfer Adrian Otaegui has done it against all odds. The 29-year-old created history as the LIV rebel golfer won the Andalucia Masters on Sunday. This was the first time since the inception of the Saudi-backed league, a PGA Tour golfer who had competed in the controversial league is now a winner on the DP World Tour.

At Valderrama, Otaegui held a six-shot lead entering the final round and never looked like being caught. In the end, Otaegui shot a three-under 68 to finish on 19-under, six shots ahead of Sweden’s Joakim Lagergren in second.

Otaegui was one of three athletes reinstated to the Genesis Scottish Open field in July after contesting their suspensions for participating in the inaugural LIV competition in Hertfordshire.

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Adrian Otaegui was barred by Scottish Open earlier this year

Earlier this year, the Scottish Open barred DP World Tour members who played on Saudi-funded rebel circuits without permission and fined them £100,000 each.

Otaegui, Ian Poulter, and Justin Harding’s suspensions were temporarily stayed after a hearing before Sport Resolutions (UK), pending the outcome of their substantive appeals. The hearing will now take place in February 2023.

Congratulations to Adrian Otaegui. Set tournament record at Valderrama & ran away from the field at the PGATFT, PGA Tour Feeder Tour event (formerly The European Tour & DP Tour) Jay & Keith want to block LIV participants from domination like this. True Golf fans want competition. pic.twitter.com/n21r3MApoB

— LIV Golf Enthusiast (@LIVGolfEnth) October 16, 2022

Adrian Otaegui secured a six-shot victory at the @edamvalderrama to claim his fourth DP World Tour title.#EDAM2022

— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) October 16, 2022

A quite dominant performance from @adrianotaegui setting a tournament record around Valderrama – impressive control mentally & physically around one of Europe’s toughest tracks ?

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) October 16, 2022

https://twitter.com/hendygolf/status/1581353187893968896

Pity the European tour has been reduced to a pitiful status by the PGA . Whoever was responsible in Europe must have made a mint to agree to the destruction of a great tour.

— Colin (@lockwc1) October 16, 2022

Bradley and Brooks win limited field, no cut events outside of the states for Big money!

Adrian Otaegui destroys the field at one of golfs iconic courses.

Lots to talk about on the pod this week

— Bros and Birdies (@BirdiesBro) October 17, 2022

https://twitter.com/InvestorEquine/status/1581891864721993729

Termina @edamvalderrama
Gracias. En 2023 volveremos con más ganas. @RcValderrama @EstrellaDammEs @viveandalucia @adrianotaegui pic.twitter.com/GG4kS6kFQB

— Bosco Martin (@BoscoMartin) October 17, 2022

0 respect

— john evans (@johnevs13) October 17, 2022

Not a great analogy at all Steve…..

Employees take legal action all the time for various reasons against their employers, of course @DPWorldTour are not obligated to promote @adrianotaegui ,however in not doing so, it has escalated the entire situation. Could have been avoided

— Golf Worldwide (@GrowTheGolfGame) October 17, 2022

After the win, the 29-year-old was delighted with his performance and said that he tried to remain focused throughout the Championship.

“I think that was a very big risk that I didn’t want to take,” he said. “I just tried to play my game. I tried to play like if I just teed off being square and just tried to beat the others just today. Just tried to stay focused and play every hole with the same intensity.”

“The whole week the crowds were absolutely amazing, especially yesterday and today. The scenery was amazing with all the narrow fairways, all the cork trees, all the spectators and all the kids – just unbelievable,” he added.

In the DP World Tour rankings, Otaegui moved up from 14th to 10th with this sensational win. He has now secured a berth in the season finale of the tour in Dubai, where he will attempt to catch up to top-ranked Rory McIlroy, who has publicly expressed his displeasure over LIV golfers continuing to compete in DP World Tour events.

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