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# Lichfield golfer claims first European Tour victory
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-golfer-claims-first-european-tour-victory/
- Published: 2011-06-14T10:16:22.000Z
- Updated: 2011-06-14T10:16:22.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
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Robert Rock

Lichfield golfer Robert Rock is celebrating after landing his first European Tour victory.

The Armitage man’s nine-year wait for a victory came to an end when he claimed the Italian Open with a nerve-jangling one shot lead.

And while he believed he would perform well in Turin, Rock admitted he’d exceeded his expectations.

He told Sky Sports:

> “I have been waiting a long time to be even in with a chance of doing this. I am very happy. It’s a fantastic feeling – it’s one of my favourite courses now. Since they changed the venue I have done well here.  
>  
> “I was expecting to do well this week but not really expecting this.”

Rock secured the victory at 21-under – one ahead of fellow countryman Gary Boyd and Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen – after tapping in for the required par five on the last hole.