JGTO Abroad: High-five for Nakajima in UAE

Keita Nakajima showcased his ability to compete against European heavyweights by securing an impressive top-five finish in his debut as a DP World Tour member at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship.

Nakajima concluded a commendable week at the Al Hamra Golf Club with a closing five-under-par 67, finishing in a tie for fourth place at 17-under 271.

Starting the day tied for 15th, Nakajima made a strong move with eight birdies, including three consecutive gains from the seventh hole, offsetting two bogeys.

Considering his challenging opening day, where he found himself in a lowly tie for 86th place, Nakajima's fantastic result is noteworthy.

This morale-boosting performance in his first outing of the year is sure to enhance his confidence ahead of the Bahrain Championship next week. Additionally, he has committed to participating in the Qatar Masters the following week.

Unfortunately, Masahiro Kawamura failed to stage a comeback in the final round, posting a disappointing 77 and finishing in 78th place at one-over overall.

The victory went to Thorbjorn Olesen, who shot a 67 to claim the title with an outstanding 27-under, a remarkable six-shot lead over Rasmus Hojgaard, securing a glorious 1-2 finish for Denmark.

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