International Series golf: Wade Ormsby back in the game after thrilling win in Jakarta
Australian beats Scott Vincent in a play-off to put himself back into contention for LIV Golf spot, looks forward to Hong Kong Open
Wade Ormsby had not exactly given up on his season, but it is fair to say that winning the International Series rankings race and earning the LIV Golf spot that goes with it was not part of the plan.
That all went out of the window on Sunday, when the Australian won a thrilling Jakarta International Championship, beating Scott Vincent on the first play-off hole after the pair finished tied on 12 under par in regulation.
Victory propelled Ormsby into third in the series points list and fifth on the Asian Tour’s order of merit. Next week’s SJM Macau Open begins a run of eight tournaments without a break, culminating in the Saudi Open in December.
“There’s a lot to play for in the International Series,” Ormsby said. “There’s the LIV carrot again, which hasn’t been on my radar until now, so you just want to play well.
“I’m obviously getting on in my career and still cherish those opportunities of playing last groups and big events, and I was just trying to enjoy it.”
For much of Sunday, it was difficult to tell who was going to win. Five players, including Kieran Vincent, were in the clubhouse on 11 under by the time Ormsby and Scott Vincent hit their approaches into the 18th green.