Parry storms home to secure Mauritius Open title

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Camera IconThe Mauritius Open has been won by John Parry, his first DP World Tour success in 14 years. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP

England's John Parry has sunk an eagle and four birdies on his back nine to card a 64 to claim the Mauritius Open title at Mont Choisy Le Golf, his first victory on the DP World Tour in 14 years.

Parry started the final round five shots back, but his birdie blitz on the back nine saw him haul in joint overnight leader Dylan Naidoo (71) to finish 14 under and win by two shots.

Naidoo's South African compatriot Christo Lamprecht (65) also tied for second place on 12 under.

"Today the course felt a bit softer. It was a chip in on 12 (for an eagle) that gave me the momentum. I had a quick look at the leaderboard and thought I would be further back," Parry said.

"It is massive (to win), five or six years ago I was close to giving up golf. It has been a long battle, but worth it."

Parry's previous win on the elite European circuit came at the Vivendi Cup in 2010, but he has three victories on the Challenge Tour this year.

Naidoo started his final round with three bogeys in his first four holes before recovering to sink four birdies, though by then he had fallen too far behind.

England's Eddie Pepperell (74) also had a share of the lead going into the final round, but a double-bogey on the par-five fifth set him back and he tied for ninth.

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