Mike Clayton (Image Source: Imagn)
Former European Tour winner Mike Clayton sounded off on the Australian Open winners. The ISPS HANDA Australian Open for men and women concluded with its finale on Sunday, December 1. The enthralling tournament was filled with surprises, and finally, Ryggs Johnston won his maiden professional event by registering an easy three-shot win. Meanwhile, Jiyai Shin won the Women's Australian Open.
Following the tournament, Mike Clayton shared his opinion about the winners, the golf course, and the conditions. In his recent article for Golf.org.au, the Aussie golfer talked about Johnston's victory at the recently concluded ISPS HANDA Australian Open (men), writing:
"Conventional wisdom says it’s impossible to win on the Sandbelt courses without knowing how to play them and Johnston hadn’t even time to play a practice round at either course. Likely the rain affected and softer than usual greens helped but this was a remarkable achievement and one hugely helpful to his DP World Tour status."
