April 30th, 2018 – The Swedish player and Galvin Green ambassador, Alexander Björk, carded a 65 after an exciting final round at the Volvo China Open, to conquer his first European Tour title.

The 27 year old entered the day a shot off the lead but was part of a six-way tie at one point on the front nine as the round flowed in dramatic fashion at Topwin Golf & Country Club in Beijing.

Jordan Smith signed for a brilliant 64 to set the clubhouse target at 16 under but Björk joined him with a birdie on the 12th and he held the lead on his own after another on the 15th. Spaniards Jorge Campillo and Adrian Otaegui joined him in top spot but another gain on the 17th edged Björk ahead and he was left with an anxious wait at 18 under.

A three-putt on the 17th from Otaegui left him and playing partner Matt Wallace both needing eagles up the last to force a play-off, with Otaegui making a birdie to take second place on his own (-17), finishing in third place tied Jordan Smith, Jorge Campillo y Matt Wallace (-16).

“It’s tough to describe the emotions,” Alexander Björk said. “I’m really happy and really proud of myself the way I played today, it’s probably one of the best rounds of golf I ever played, the best round in the situation.

“I made pretty much no mistakes today, I’m super happy. I’ve been striking the ball so well off the tee and also into the greens all week. It’s been so solid, it’s easy to play a round when the swing is there.

“I had a really good feeling this morning, I was less nervous than I usually am before a big final round, I felt confident almost all the way. I guess it was meant to be today.”

The previous week, victory was already knocking on Alexander Björk’s door as he finished third tied in the Trophee Hassan II. Born in Växjö, venue of Galvin Green in Sweden, he represents the competitive and technical spirit of the clothing premium brand 100% on the golf course.

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