Thomas Detry has become the first ever Belgian to win on the PGA Tour as he cruised to the Phoenix Open title.
The 32-year-old, ranked 58th in the world, fended off stiff competition to post a stunning score of 24-under-par and secure his first career win.
American duo Michael Kim and Daniel Berger came joint second on 17 under, while Jordan Spieth came fourth another shot back.
Detry also saw off a late surge from Justin Thomas, who was left in awe at a sensational shot by the Belgian on the famous 16th hole at TCP Scottsdale.
Detry had a three-shot lead over Berger going into the 20,000-capacity stadium hole and sensationally stuffed it to within two feet amid a hostile atmosphere.
“It’s hard to put into words how impressive that shot is,” Thomas said.
The comments came after Thomas made history himself by becoming the first player in Phoenix Open history to eagle the 18th hole in the final round.
Detry’s triumph will also do his chances of being named in Team Europe’s Ryder Cup squad no harm with the showcase event to be held at the revered Bethpage Black in New York in September.
Recent tournaments are good signs for Europe with Rory McIlroy winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am last week, while Sepp Straka won the American Express in January.
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