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Golf: Home favorite Luiten wins second Dutch title with final round of 63 (Reuters)

Related Topics: KLM Open, Joost Luiten

(Reuters) - Joost Luiten won the KLM Dutch Open with a course-equaling 63 in his final round on Sunday, becoming the first home player to win the tournament twice since it became part of the European Tour in 1972.

The 30-year-old treated the packed galleries in Spijk to a masterclass of iron play and long putting to fend off the tough challenge of Austrian Bernd Wiesberger.

Three late birdies helped Luiten to win by three strokes on 19 under and emulate his 2013 victory.

Under pressure to land his first title for almost two years, Luiten made 10 birdies in a sensational round.