Ashun Wu had a strategy heading into the weekend at the Magical Kenya Open.
“After two rounds, I talked to myself and said if I make 5 under each day on the weekend, I have a chance to win the tournament,” he said.
Wu did one better — firing a 5-under 66 on Saturday and then following it with an impressive 65 on Sunday, using an outstanding short game to capture the DP World Tour event at Muthaiga Golf Club.
For Wu, it marked his fourth European Tour victory and it also proved to be the first win by a Chinese player on the circuit’s African loop.
“It’s a very, very good feeling today,” Wu said. “It was very tough today but I was playing very, very good today.”
Two tied at the top 👊
Ashun Wu with a world class putt at the 9th to join Lawrence at -13. #MagicalKenyaOpen pic.twitter.com/R59tpqI2dr
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) March 6, 2022
Wu pulled away from Thristan Lawrence, Hurly Long and Aaron Cockerill on the back nine to secure a four-stroke victory. Only four of the top 100 players on the Official World Golf Ranking took part in the event.
After the round, Wu was greeted by his wife and young daughter, both of whom made the trip to Nairobi.
Family celebrations 🙌
Ashun Wu celebrates with his wife and young daughter after winning the #MagicalKenyaOpen. pic.twitter.com/r0ysECYnqe
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) March 6, 2022
