WITB: Vincent Norrman, Horizon Irish Open

A late charge from the Swede on the back nine at the K Club saw Vincent Norrman secure victory at the Horizon Irish Open.

Vincent Norrman chalked up his second DP World Tour victory in six starts, shooting a seven-under-par 65 to finish clubhouse leader at the Horizon Irish Open, putting the pressure on the chasing field. 

It was a very steady round to start with a two-under-par front nine, but then with a streak of birdies on 10,11,13 and 14, he was right in the mix.

He capped off the superb back nine with a birdie on 18, shooting a 32 to give him the clubhouse lead at 14-under-par. 

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Hurly Long was the closest to Norrman, carding a birdie on 18 to take outright second with a level par round, finishing at 13 under for the tournament.

Ireland’s Shane Lowry put on a great show through the week, finishing tied third at –12, with three rounds of four-under-par and a level-par-round of 72. 

The Swede stood out off the tee, as he finished fourth in Strokes Gained with +1.08 per round, and he was fifth in SG: Tee to Green (+2.22 per round).

He hit 75% of greens in regulation and ranked 9th in Scrambling, getting up and down 72% of the time. 

None of this would be possible if he didn’t have full faith in his equipment, so check out the Horizon Irish open winner’s bag. 

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Driver – Titleist TSR3 10 degrees, Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro White 60 TX   

3-Wood – Ping G430 15 degrees 

5-Wood – Ping G430 19 degrees 

Irons – Titliest 620 CB 4-5, 620 MB 6-P irons- True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100  

620 MB 6-P irons 

Wedges – Vokey Design SM9 50.12F, 54.10S, 60.10S wedges- True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (50, 54), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (60)  

Putter – TaylorMade Spider X 

Ball – Titleist Pro V1x 

James Tait is bunkered’s Gear Editor. Want to know how the latest Callaway driver, Vokey wedge or Scotty Cameron putter performs? He’s the guy to ask. Better yet, just watch his videos on the bunkered YouTube channel. One of the biggest hitters in the UK, James also competes on the World Long Drive circuit and is a descendent of former Amateur champion Freddie Tait.

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