Rawiton wins with 6-under par "I am the Screen Golf King"

European Tour BMW Indoor Invitational Round 1, 10,000 Euro Prize Donated to Charity

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "I am the king of screen golf."

Jost Luiten (Netherlands, photo) finished the first round of the European Tour BMW Indoor Invitational on the 9th (Korean time) with a 6-under par to claim the top spot. He edged out Damien Perrier (France, 4-under par 68) by 2 strokes. Sponsored by golf simulation company TrackMan, the event is held five times every Saturday until the 6th of next month. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, it is interesting that the players compete through screen golf installed at their respective homes.

Luiten is a marquee star with six career wins on the European Tour. On this day, he recorded seven birdies and one bogey at the Old Course of St Andrews. He made three birdies on holes 5, 8, and 9 in the front nine, followed by a birdie on the 12th hole and a streak of three consecutive birdies from holes 14 to 16 in the back nine. Although he made a bogey on the final 18th hole, it did not affect his victory. He added, "It is especially meaningful as there are few opportunities to participate in tournaments."

Next week's battleground is Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Although it is screen golf, world stars such as two-time major champion Martin Kaymer, world number one Lee Westwood, Mike Lorenzo Vera (France), and Bernd Wiesberger (Austria) have all declared their participation, drawing significant attention. The event can be viewed through the European Tour's SNS channels. The winner's prize of 10,000 euros (about 13 million KRW) will be donated to a charity designated by the player.

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