Charl Schwartzel has won his third Alfred Dunhill Championships, at Leopard Creek in South Africa.

The former Masters champion and home favourite put in a final round of 68 to finish on 17 under par for the tournament. The nearest challenger was Englishman Richard Finch who finished 4 shots further back.

Waterford’s Kevin Phelan finished best of the Irish on 2 under par in a tie for 24th place. Phelan hit a disappointing final round of 74.

Gareth Maybin finished on two over, while Damien McGrane ended on 4 over par.

Image: South Africa's Charl Schwartzel
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