Feb19 Mikkowinsindo

Finn Mikko Ilonen wion the Indonesian Open and made history in the process.

The 27-year-old came through windy conditions to win by a shot from Frankie Minoza. Ilonen’s win earns him a two-year exemption on the European Tour and about £100,000.

He said: “It is a big thing for Finnish golf. It is very special for me to be the first one and I’m starting to get some press time again.”

The tournament was plagued by bad weather, but Ilonen reckoned it helped him. He had a buig lunch and he says he always plays better after eating! 

Early leader Andrew Tampion came close,. but a bogey at the last cost him and he finished at eight under.

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