SUNDAY MAY 27, 2018 - BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
FRANCESCO MOLINARI
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His fifth European Tour victory in his 310th appearance
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Ties Costantino Rocca as Italy's most prolific winner on the European Tour
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His first Rolex Series victory
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Could move to as high as 20th in the Official World Golf Ranking, up from 32nd
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Comes in his first regular European Tour appearance of the season
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Comes after finishing runner-up in the 2017 BMW PGA Championship and makes it three top ten finishes in six Rolex Series appearances
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Moves him to 1,487,977 points in the Race to Dubai and third in the Rankings, up from 36th
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His first European Tour win since the 2016 Italian Open
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The first Italian victory in the BMW PGA Championship since Matteo Manassero claimed the title in 2013 and the third in total, Costantino Rocca having triumphed in 1996
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The 24th European Tour win for a player from Italy
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Moves him to €18,160,612 in European Tour Career Official Earnings