Jamieson ends 14-year wait for second title at Trump course

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Scott Jamieson shoots a final round of 67 to end his 14-year drought and make it back-to-back Scottish winners at the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire.

Scott Jamieson secured his second DP World Tour victory at the Nexo Championship held at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, closing a 14‑year wait with a final‑round 67 that left him at 11‑under par. He finished two shots clear of overnight leader Matthew Jordan of England, who carded a 9‑under total, while fellow Englishman Andy Sullivan claimed third place at 7‑under. Quentin Vidal of Spain, Marcus Kinhult of Sweden and Kento Nakajima of Japan all tied for fourth at 6‑under. Jamieson, a 42‑year‑old Glaswegian, previously won in 2012. Reflecting on his breakthrough, he told Sky Sports: "Fourteen years, that's wild," "It's truthful hard to win. I was truthful diligent each time and I conscionable can't judge I've won." "Trying to triumph is enjoyable. But the presumption I was successful this year, I was starting to get towards the concern extremity of the play but didn't person a batch of points." "To triumph and get a mates of years of escaped goes is nice." "I felt I was hitting the shot good and feeling bully but that doesn't ever construe into bully results, but it did this week. I'm definite we'll person amusive tonight." Scottish duo Euan Walker and Connor Syme were tied for 10th at 4‑under. Defending champion Grant Forrest endured a testing Sunday, shooting an 80 to finish 10 over par. More to follow.