Dubuisson had to fight demons in his head to win in Turkey


  • Golf
  • Monday, 11 Nov 2013

BELEK, Turkey (Reuters) - Victor Dubuisson had to repel challenges from golfing heavyweights Tiger Woods, Justin Rose and Ian Poulter to land the Turkish Open title on Sunday but the biggest fight the Frenchman had to win was with himself.

An unheralded Dubuisson began the final round at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal course on the Mediterranean coast of Antalya holding a five-stroke lead and knew he had to be mentally strong to claim the first European Tour victory of his career.

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