Richard Mansell secures maiden DP World Tour title with dramatic finish in Singapore

March 24, 2025

England’s Richard Mansell claimed his first DP World Tour title with a superb birdie on the final hole, sealing a one-shot victory at the weather-affected Porsche Singapore Classic.

Following the washout on Thursday, the tournament was reduced to 54 holes. Mansell started the final round at ten under par, just one shot behind the leader.

At Laguna National Golf Resort Club, he made a steady start with three pars before catching fire with five birdies in a row from the fourth hole. He reached the turn at 15 under par, holding a two-shot advantage.

Despite being caught on the back nine by Japan’s Keita Nakajima, Mansell held firm. He two-putted from over 100 feet on the 18th green, sinking a six-foot putt to post a closing round of 66 and finish at 16 under par, one clear of the field.

Nakajima had earlier surged into contention with a blemish-free round of 65 that included seven birdies. His strong finish set the target at 15 under, but Mansell’s late birdie denied him a chance of a play-off.

Tom McKibbin and Adrien Saddier shared third place on 14 under par.

Mansell’s charge began on the fourth hole with a brilliant 25-foot birdie putt. He followed that with an eight-foot birdie on the fifth, before holing another from close range at the sixth to move into a share of the lead. At the seventh, he landed his tee shot within five feet and made no mistake with the putt. A long-range effort from the fringe at the eighth took him to 15 under and gave him a two-shot cushion.

His first bogey came at the tenth after finding trouble in the bunker, and Nakajima soon joined him at the top.

Mansell responded by rolling in a 15-foot birdie on the 13th to reclaim the outright lead. He had a great opportunity to extend his advantage at the 15th after spinning his approach close, but the birdie putt stayed out.

After finding the rough off the tee at the 16th, he showed great resilience to recover and save par. Moments later, Nakajima finished his round with a spectacular birdie on the last to reach 15 under.

Facing a huge two-putt challenge on the 18th green, Mansell delivered under pressure. His long lag putt left a testing six-footer, but he made no mistake to close out victory. The win came in his first event working alongside new caddie David Kenny.

Reflecting on the achievement, Mansell spoke about his journey, highlighting the importance of staying focused and patient. After several near misses in 2022, he admitted to going off track by changing too much and losing enjoyment in the game.

Over the past six months, he worked hard to rediscover his confidence, supported by his wife Ellie and family. His determination and perseverance finally paid off in Singapore, making the win all the more rewarding.

It was a breakthrough moment that marked the next chapter in Mansell’s promising career.

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