Ending a 13-year winless streak on the DP World Tour with a level of drama that would make even Hollywood directors envious – that's precisely what Richard Sterne delivered at the 2026 Soudal Open. The South African veteran claimed the victory, celebrating a comeback that nobody truly anticipated.
On Sunday, the 44-year-old started five shots behind leader Zander Lombard. But Sterne hit the gas, played a stunning round of 66, and delivered an impressive finish. In the end, he triumphed with an impressive 18-under par and a two-shot lead.
The Decisive Shot
The absolute game-changer was an eagle on the 17th hole. This single shot, according to experts, was the turning point that definitively handed Sterne the title and left Lombard trailing. The action on the green was intense as Sterne sank that crucial putt.
For Sterne, it wasn't just a sporting triumph but an emotional milestone. After years of career-threatening injuries and numerous surgeries, this seventh DP World Tour title was a redemption. Particularly touching: his children witnessed the victory live on the green for the first time.
Not Just a Victory, But a Statement
This success marks Sterne's first trophy since the 2013 Joburg Open – an incredible 13-year run. It's a story that shows anything is possible in golf, even when starting as an underdog. While the DP World Tour is already teeing off at the Austrian Alpine Open, Sterne's comeback victory in Belgium remains a true highlight of the week.
🇪🇸 Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship ✅ 🇺🇸 PGA Championship ✅ 🇧🇪 Soudal Open ✅ 🇦🇹 Austrian Alpine Open presented by Kitzbühel Tirol⏳ 🇳🇱 KLM Open⏳ 🇮🇹 DS Automobiles 83° Open d’Italia ⏳ 🇺🇸 U.S. Open⏳ 🇩🇪 BMW International Open⏳ Five events to go in the European Swing 🌎
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