Cairns claims win in wire-to-wire match

RISING golf star Robson Chinhoi fired a brilliant seven-under-par-65 but it was an in vain as veteran Ryan Cairns held his nerve to complete a wire to wire victory in the ZPGA Championship — Presented by Universal Sports Club at Royal Harare Golf Club, yesterday.

Cairns shot a four-under-par 68 in yesterday’s third and final round to finish on good total of 11-under-par in the US$10 000 tournament.

After taking the lead on the opening day, Cairns played some solid golf throughout the week, as he utilised the perfect scoring conditions at his home course.

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