Greg Owen's clutch birdie secures Legends Tour victory in Mauritius.
England's 53-year-old golfer secured his maiden Legends Tour title with a closing birdie, winning the MCB Mauritius Legends by one stroke over Jeev Milkha Singh and Darren Fichardt. The win marked Owen's first major success in his career, with many speculating that this victory could be a vital confidence booster before the end of the 2025 season.
Owen, who enjoyed a successful career on the PGA Tour, began the day in control of the tournament, making nine birdies and moving to 20 under par after just 14 holes. However, he suffered a double bogey on the 15th hole due to a four-putt and a further bogey on the 17th before the final round resumed.
The tension mounted as Owen trailed his playing partners by one stroke heading into the final hole, but he calmly drained a 35-foot birdie putt to secure victory. Fichardt's eagle attempt at the same time burned the edge of the hole, securing Owen's narrow win and his first major Legends Tour title.
Owen expressed relief and pride at the end of his dramatic win, stating that playing in front of family and friends made it all worthwhile, even if they didn't necessarily enjoy golf.
England's 53-year-old golfer secured his maiden Legends Tour title with a closing birdie, winning the MCB Mauritius Legends by one stroke over Jeev Milkha Singh and Darren Fichardt. The win marked Owen's first major success in his career, with many speculating that this victory could be a vital confidence booster before the end of the 2025 season.
Owen, who enjoyed a successful career on the PGA Tour, began the day in control of the tournament, making nine birdies and moving to 20 under par after just 14 holes. However, he suffered a double bogey on the 15th hole due to a four-putt and a further bogey on the 17th before the final round resumed.
The tension mounted as Owen trailed his playing partners by one stroke heading into the final hole, but he calmly drained a 35-foot birdie putt to secure victory. Fichardt's eagle attempt at the same time burned the edge of the hole, securing Owen's narrow win and his first major Legends Tour title.
Owen expressed relief and pride at the end of his dramatic win, stating that playing in front of family and friends made it all worthwhile, even if they didn't necessarily enjoy golf.
that Greg Owen is an inspiration! I mean 53 and still killing it on the golf course 
. That clutch birdie putt on the last hole was insane! I'm so stoked for him, this win is gonna give him a major confidence boost 
and who knows maybe he'll even make it to the final stages of the Masters next year? 
Anyway, it's clear he's still got the skills and mental toughness needed to compete at the highest level. Darren Fichardt can hold his head high too, that eagle attempt was a great effort 
. Can't wait to see what Greg does next! 
. I'm sure it's a huge confidence booster for him going into the rest of the season. Plus, it's awesome to see him share this win with his family and friends - they must've been beaming with pride 
this is amazing! Greg Owen's clutch performance is exactly what the game needed - a reminder that you're never too old to make a comeback! 
. Greg Owen's win is definitely some good news for the guy – he must've been feeling pretty down after that string of double bogeys earlier on. Glad to see he bounced back and proved all his haters wrong... or at least, his playing partners 
. And can we just say that Jeev Milkha Singh and Darren Fichardt are the ultimate golfing villains? Always close, never far enough away 
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! I mean, 53 is old for a golfer, but he's still killing it out there 
. I think it's great for his confidence, you know? He's been around the block a few times, but this win is gonna give him some serious momentum for the rest of the season 
. I love how Owen just stayed calm under pressure, though - that's what separates the pros from the amateurs 
. He's definitely got this whole Legends Tour thing down pat now 
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Now let's see him bring home some more trophies! 
. Can't help but wonder if this win will get Owen back into the spotlight and maybe even inspire some young players to follow in his footsteps 
! 53 years young and still sinking birdies like a pro! I mean, I was on the edge of my seat watching this one - tension is just electric when it's all come down to those final few holes. And what a way for him to win his first Legends Tour title - calm as a cucumber in front of family and friends 
what a clutch performance by Greg Owen! I mean, 35 feet is like, forever 
anyone else watching this? did u see the final hole drama?
gotta be a huge confidence boost for the rest of the season 
. It's amazing how one shot can make all the difference in a tournament. And wow, what an accomplishment for him - his first major Legends Tour title at 53 years old 
I mean his putting was spot on in the end, especially that clutch birdie putt 
. Fichardt's attempt at an eagle just didn't cut it 
The drama of it all was so entertaining to watch.
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That's some serious skill. And yeah, sure, he had some rough patches, but that final hole drama was insane 
. I mean, who has a birdie putt that's 35 feet long? 
. But at his age, you've got to wonder how many more chances he'll get 
. Still, it's awesome that he won in front of family and friends – that must've meant the world to him 
. Plus, that final hole was mental - one stroke over his playing partners with only one shot left! The birdie putt from 35 feet? Pure magic 
. I'm sure his family & friends are super proud of him too 
... even if they're not exactly golf enthusiasts 
. And can you imagine how proud his family and friends must be? I'm sure they're still pinching themselves, thinking, "Is this really our Greg Owen?" 