THANK YOU FOR THE RAIN

Richard Mansell won his first DP World Title at the weather-shortened Porsche Singapore Classic.

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Richard Mansell is one player who you won't find complaining about the rainshortened Porsche Singapore Classic. He birdied the final hole for a one-shot victory at the tournament, shortened to just 54 holes because of the weather.

With the tournament truncated following Thursday's washout, Mansell went into the third and final round the Englishman quickly getting in front after following up three opening pars with five birdies in a row from the fourth hole at Laguna National Golf Resort Club. He headed into the turn with a two-shot lead.

The 29-year-old was joined at the top on the back nine, however Mansell saved his best until last, two-putting from over 100 feet for a birdie at the 18th to sign for a closing 66 and finish the tournament on 16 under-par, one ahead of early clubhouse leader Keita Nakajima.

His victory in Singapore comes with a new caddie David Kenny on the bag as the Englishman moves to the top of the Asian Swing Rankings.

Nakajima made seven birdies in a spotless 65 to surge into contention but was denied a play-off by Mansell’s heroics at the last.