House favorite Dylan Naidoo claimed a dramatic play-off win over England’s Laurie Canter after Sunday’s ultimate spherical on the South African Open was washed out due to rain.
The pair shared the lead on 14 underneath after each spherical two and three wanted to be accomplished on Saturday, however the persevering with inclement climate in Durban meant the fourth spherical was deserted and the match went straight to a hole-by-hole play-off between them on the 18th.
Naidoo, 27, performed a pleasant pitched second shot which left him with a four-foot birdie putt, whereas Canter chipped past the pin.
The Englishman, who received in Bahrain final month, then noticed his birdie putt veer past the opening, however Naidoo held his nerve to say a primary DP Tour victory.
It additionally secured his place at July’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
