43-Year-Old Marcel Siem Wins Sixth Tour Title in Dramatic Italian Open Playoff

Jun 30, 2024, 11:18 AM

Marcel Siem clinched the Italian Open at the age of 43 after a dramatic finish. Siem forced a playoff with a clutch birdie putt on the 18th hole, tying with 21-year-old Tom McKibbin, who had posted the clubhouse lead three hours earlier with a bogey-free 65. In the playoff, Siem held his nerve to secure his sixth Tour win. Antoine Rozner, who had led at various points, finished at -8, while other notable performances included Shubhankar Sharma at -11 and Sebastian Friedrichsen, both of whom were close contenders during the final round.