Ireland's McGrane reigns at China Open

Ireland's Damien McGrane battled through torrential rain at the Beijing CBD International Golf Course to claim his much-awaited maiden title at the Volvo China Open yesterday.

McGrane closed with a 1-over-par 73 for a 10-under-par 278 total to take a 9-stroke victory over Oliver Wilson and Simon Griffiths from England, as well as French rookie, Michael Lorenzo-Vera, who were all tied for second on 287.

Current Asian Tour Order of Merit leader, Mark Brown of New Zealand, was a further shot back on 288, with defending champion Markus Brier of Austria and Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell.