Melissa Reid holds off Sandra Gal in a play-off to secure victory in the Oates Vic Open
Sunday 12 February 2017 19:04, UK
Melissa Reid edged out German Sandra Gal in a tense play-off to secure an impressive victory in the Oates Vic Open in Australia.
Both women were tied on 16 under after 72 holes, before Reid prevailed on the fourth additional hole to win a sixth Ladies European Tour title.
Reid and Gal made pars on their first three attempts at the 18th, but the English player finally broke the deadlock when she made a clutch par after Gal had bogeyed.
But Reid had the chance to get the job done 45 minutes earlier in regulation play only to miss two putts for victory on the final green.
She went into the final round at the 13th Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads with a two-shot lead, but that was quickly wiped out after a shocking start which saw her drop three shots in the first three holes.
Reid steadied her round though, chipping in for eagle on the fifth, and clawed herself back into contention on the back nine with three birdies to card a 72 before eventually getting over the line.
"I was getting frustrated, Sandra is a fantastic player, to win in a play-off is very special and I am just happy to get the win," Reid said.
"The atmosphere all week has been very special. I have really enjoyed my first week here and I am just very happy to get over the line."
American Angel Yin and home favourite Su Oh shared third position on 14 under, while England's Holly Clyburn finished on nine under.
