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Richie Ramsay wins Trophee Hassan II

Richie Ramsay (Andrew Redington/ Getty Images)

AGADIR, Morocco – Richie Ramsay of Scotland shot a 3-under 69 Sunday to win the Trophee Hassan II by one shot ahead of Frenchman Romain Wattel and claim his third European Tour title.

Ramsay wasted a three-shot lead before recovering with three straight birdies from the 12th hole at the Golf du Palais Royal to finish with a 10-under 278 total.

Wattel birdied the 17th but settled for par on 18 for a 70.

Six players shared third place on 8 under, including South African George Coetzee, who needed to win in order to secure a place at the Masters.

Ramsay said “I stood over the putt at the 12th hole and thought my putter feels great. I thought, `Just go for it, this is your time.'”