With a one-shot lead with two holes to play, the Canadian Matthew Anderson made a dream by finishing with consecutive birdies at the 17th and 18th holes to win the 69th ECP Brazil Open, played at the Olympic Golf Course in Rio de Janeiro, which ended this Sunday.

After sinking the title-winning two-and-a-half meter putt on the final par-5 hole, the 24-year-old raised his fist and shouted excitedly about winning his first title as a professional in this third test. of the inaugural season of the PGA TOUR Americas.

“At the beginning of the week, I visualized myself in this situation, completing the task on the 18th hole”said the player from Mississauga, Canada. “I came up with that putt. That’s what you want, a winning putt, and there’s no better feeling than executing it well.”

With this victory, he becomes the new number one on the PGA TOUR Americas, leading the Fortinet Cup points ranking with a total of 650 units.

One-shot leader after the first and second rounds, Anderson posted a 2-under-par 69 in the third and final round of the tournament, which was shortened to 54 holes due to inclement weather conditions. Leading from start to finish, he won with a total of 16 under par 197. Second place, with 15 under par 198, is shared by the Americans. Ollie Osborne It is Conner Godseywho closed with series of 67 and 66 shots, respectively.

The best Latin American was the Brazilian Rodrigo Lee, tied for eighth place. The 36-year-old from São Paulo shot 1-under-par 70 in the final round for a total of 11-under-par 202, leaving him five shots behind the champion.