Tapio Pulkkanen continues his hunt for the opening victory in two weeks in South Africa.
Tapio Pulkanen will be able to return home from Portugal in a relaxed atmosphere, because the men’s golf European tour competition that ended in Vilamoura on Sunday was a strong game from Pulkkane. He was third in the competition with a total of 262 strokes (-22).
– I am satisfied with the week, but we are still hunting for victory, 32-year-old Pulkkanen told STT by phone.
This time there was no question of victory, because England Jordan Smith secured the second first place of his career on the tour. Pulkkanen was eight strokes behind him, and Malaysia was also ahead of the Helsinki native Gavin Green.
– The two guys went too hard, Pulkkanen admitted after playing the final round with 64 shots, followed by seven birdies.
Earlier this season, Pulkkanen was third in the Czech Republic, where he has second place from last year.
– In the Czech Republic in August I shared third place, but now I was third alone. So a little better, Pulkkanen said.
He will continue the season from 10 to 13. November in South Africa. The sights are set high as he should climb from 51st in the tour rankings to the top 50 to reach the Dubai Tour Finals on 17-20. November.
– There is a big competition in South Africa, so everything is in your own hands, Pulkkanen said.
Six million prize dollars are up for grabs in Sun City, ten million in the final tournament in Dubai.
The continuation of Korhonen’s season is uncertain
Mikko Korhonen kiri to share the eighth place after playing the final round of 64 strokes like Pulkkanen. Korhonen reached the top ten for the 28th time in his career.
– I’m betting that it’s not quite enough for Nedbank, but I hope I’m wrong, Korhonen referred to the competition in South Africa.
Korhonen is 82nd in the ranking, but a place in the top 70 could open up due to absences. If that doesn’t happen, Korhonen’s season ended on Sunday.
Sami Välimäki finished his season in Portugal in 27th place. bound for South Africa Kalle Samoa was 51.
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