In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Finnish golfer Lauri Ruuska mounted an extraordinary comeback to secure victory at the Egypt Golf Series New Giza tournament. The professional golfer, competing in his first tournament since September, delivered a stunning performance with a ten-under-par 62 in the final round at New Giza Golf Club.
Ruuska’s spectacular round featured ten birdies, enabling him to overcome a seven-shot deficit against overnight leader Ludovico Addabbo. The Finnish athlete finished the tournament at 14 under par, narrowly edging out American contender Charlie Crockett by a single stroke. Ruuska’s front nine included six birdies, followed by four additional birdies on the back nine, culminating in a decisive birdie on the final hole that established an unbeatable clubhouse target.
Following his victory, Ruuska revealed his recent struggles on the DP World Tour and HotelPlanner Tour, explaining that he had taken a six-week complete break from golf to reset his approach to the game. The champion attributed his success to significant improvements in his putting technique, which he refined during practice sessions at his hotel after the initial rounds.
American golfer Charlie Crockett posted a solid 67 in the final round to claim second place at 13 under par. The competition saw first-round leader Zan Luka Stirn and Italy’s Aron Zemmer sharing third position at 12 under, while overnight leader Addabbo dropped to a tie for seventh place after carding a final-round 73.
Ruuska’s victory earned him $18,000 from the tournament’s $100,000 prize fund, along with valuable Official World Golf Ranking points. The event marks the beginning of the MENA Golf Tour’s Egypt swing, with the next tournament scheduled at Address Marassi Golf Resort on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast starting January 24th.