Samooja sets course record to win European Open

WINSEN, Germany (AP) — Kalle Samooja finished with back-to-back birdies and shot a course-record 8-under 64 to win the European Open. It was his first title on the European tour. The 34-year-old Finn’s eight birdies in the final round left him 6-under 282 overall. He was two shots ahead of second-place Wil Besseling of the Netherlands (71), who had four birdies along with a double bogey and a bogey. Overnight leader Victor Perez carded a 2-over 74 at Green Eagle Golf Courses. The Frenchman tied for third with England’s Richard Mansell (70).