A sensational closing nine of six-under 29 at Willunga Golf Course, plus some late mishaps among the other chief contenders trying to seal their biggest career win, saw Sydney’s Bautista emerge as a one-shot victor at 11-under, his second Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia title.
The 26-year-old’s 64 with eight birdies matched the low round of the day and followed opening rounds of 65-71-68.
Overnight leader Andrew Campbell (NSW), Josh Greer (WA) and Corey Lamb (NSW) shared second position and will have plenty of “what-if” stories.
A self-confessed “bad swing” from Campbell on the par-3 14th saw his ball cannon into the trees and out of bounds into a neighbouring McLaren Vale vineyard leading to a double bogey, dropping him from the lead.
Greer was steady for much of the afternoon in just his third event as a professional, but…
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