Tranlate this title Kristoffer Reitan wins the Truist Championship in spanish

Kristoffer Reitan, a 28-year-old Norwegian, closed out the Truist Championship with a bang, earning his first PGA Tour victory. With a solid final round of 69 (-2), Reitan won by two shots over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard, finishing the tournament at 15-under par with a total of 269.

It hasn’t been a smooth journey for the Norwegian. He’d had a tough time in his early years on the DP World Tour, to the point where he considered quitting competitive golf to become a YouTuber. Fortunately, he didn’t; he persevered and today he can celebrate the fulfillment of a dream.

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«I honestly have no words,» said Reitan. «It’s so much more than I expected, and for it to happen so quickly is surreal. It’s a dream come true.»

Reitan, who chose golf over soccer as a boy, had already won twice on the DP World Tour, but this success represents his true breakthrough on the world’s premier circuit. A break after losing his DP World Tour membership helped him regain motivation and his game: «It allowed me to rediscover my talent. It was a very important thing for me, and I remember it every single day.»

Starting one shot behind the leader, Alex Fitzpatrick, after three rounds, Reitan intelligently managed a decisive day. After a strong start from Fowler (30 on the front nine), the Norwegian stayed close and struck at key moments.

On the par-5 15th hole, he made an excellent approach to the green and closed with a birdie that allowed him to take the lead. Meanwhile, Fitzpatrick made costly errors from the rough, finishing with a 73 and finishing third, three shots behind the winner. Nicolai Højgaard bogeyed the 16th.

Fowler, who shot an excellent 65, squandered his chance with a bogey on the 18th. Fitzpatrick also fell further behind on the 17th with a double bogey.

Reitan calmly handled the final three holes of the «Green Mile» in par, sealing the victory with a par on the 18th.

For Rickie Fowler, who started seven shots off the lead, it was still a great performance that put him back in the spotlight. Cameron Young, world number 3, was disappointed: after his victory the previous week, he finished with a 74 that compromised his performance.

Reitan dedicated his victory to his parents, who have always supported him and taken him to Spain during the Christmas holidays to allow him to practice: «They made golf a top priority in the family. I can never thank them enough.»