Raphael Jacquelin

Lowry thinking positively as Jacquelin wins marathon play-off

Raphael JacquelinRaphael Jacquelin was all smiles after coming through nine extra holes to win the Spanish Open at El Saler. ©Getty ImagesShane Lowry was looking on the bright side as Raphaël Jacquelin claimed his fourth European Tour victory in the Spanish Open after a nine-hole, record-equalling play-off that lasted more than two hours.

Jacquelin ends four year wait in Sicily

Raphael Jacquelin triumphed in Sicily. Picture Eoin Clarke/www.golffile.iePeter Lawrie finished tied for 26th as France’s Raphael Jacquelin ended a four-year wait for his third European Tour title with a narrow victory in the weather-delayed Sicilian Open.