By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Yurav Premlall was one shot away from equalling Tiger Woods’ 26-year-old record for the biggest winning margin on the DP World Tour.
Premlall took a five-shot lead into the final day at Real Club de Golf El Prat, having fired a course record with a third-round 63, then extended his control of the contest with six birdies in his first nine holes on Sunday.
Back-to-back birdies from the 12th hole temporarily moved him 14 strokes ahead and put Woods’ record-breaking 15-shot winning margin at the 2000 US Open under threat, only for Premall to card his only bogey of the day at the par-four next.
Premlall responded with a birdie at the 17th and added another at the par-five last, with a nine-under 63 seeing him finish on 28 under and 14 shots clear of compatriot Shaun Norris – the second-largest win in DP World Tour history.
“No words,” said Premlall, “I’ve worked so hard to get into this position and it’s so rewarding to finally see the results of it.
Premlall also went from 157th to 26th in the Race for Dubai rankings.
“I mean the last eight, nine months have been such a struggle just to build myself onto a platform where I know I could give myself a chance to win and to end up obviously in this position.
“I’m just so grateful so it’s a dream come true.”
Premlall’s win came on his 29th start on the DP World Tour, with his previous best having been when he tied for 19th at the Alfred Dunhill Championship in 2024.
“There’s not much else I can say,” added Premlall. “I mean my whole team, support structure, all my family. It’s so rewarding to stand up on this pedestal and be able to thank everyone for being part of this journey so far.”