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Scott Vincent seals emotional comeback win at International Series Morocco
Zimbabwean star climbs to top of Asian Tour Order of Merit with second career victory
- PUBLISHED: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 5:43 PM
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- Nick Tarratt, Guest Golf Writer
Overwhelmed and visibly moved, Scott Vincent described his win at the International Series – Morocco as “an amazing week” and “an amazing day” after sealing a commanding victory on Sunday.
This is incredible, so amazing to be here and so thankful,” said the Zimbabwean star, who held off a strong field to return to the winner’s circle in style.
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Vincent, 33, produced a composed final round of three-under 70 at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam (Red Course) in Rabat, finishing at 14-under-par 278—four shots clear of Thailand’s fast-finishing Danthai Boonma, who posted a sizzling 66.
He then admitted to battling inner frustrations on the back nine as birdie opportunities repeatedly slipped by. “It was a challenge, for sure, because I didn’t know where I was standing, and it just felt like I was missing all those opportunities,” he said.
“But what can you do? You just have to get on to the next hole and try and do your best from there. And then I look up on the last and it’s a three-shot lead. And I was like, ‘wow, it all paid off!’”
UAE Players on Display
Among those in the field with UAE connections were Joel Stalter, Dominic Foos, Gaganjeet Bhullar, and amateur Ahmad Skaik.
The win marks Vincent’s second Asian Tour title, both coming in International Series events—the first being at the International Series England in 2022.
This latest triumph propels him to No.1 on the Asian Tour Order of Merit and second in the International Series Rankings, just behind Australia’s Lucas Herbert. The top player in those standings at season’s end typically secures a coveted spot on the LIV Golf League.
Vincent, who lost his LIV Golf card last season, is enjoying a phenomenal resurgence in 2025. This victory in Morocco is his eighth top-12 finish in 11 worldwide starts this year, cementing his place among the season’s most consistent performers.
On the demanding 7,630-yard par-73 layout designed by Robert Trent Jones, Vincent delivered a ball-striking masterclass—hitting 17 greens in regulation on Sunday. His only blemishes were a pair of three-putt bogeys, but he never relinquished control. He also offered insight into his mindset on a course known for punishing errant shots: “The key is to accept that mistakes will be made.”
Behind him, Boonma charged up the leaderboard with his bogey-free round, but it wasn’t enough to reel in the composed Zimbabwean. Meanwhile, American Peter Uihlein briefly threatened with three birdies on the front nine before fading to a tie for third with Denzel Ieremia of New Zealand (69) and Maverick Antcliff of Australia (72), all finishing at nine-under-par.
Strong Birdie Finish
American Austen Truslow, a former Korn Ferry Tour standout, birdied his last three holes to grab solo sixth—his best result yet on the Asian Tour.
Vincent now joins an elite group of multiple International Series champions, alongside Uihlein, Carlos Ortiz (Mexico), Ben Campbell (New Zealand), Andy Ogletree (US), and Sarit Suwannarut (Thailand).
Looking ahead, the International Series continues with the Indonesian Masters at Royal Jakarta Golf Club from October 2–5, while the next Asian Tour Order of Merit Qualifier is the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, from July 17–20.
Final Scores (Top 5):
S. Vincent (ZIM) – 71, 66, 71, 70 – 278 (-14)
D. Boonma (THA) – 70, 72, 74, 66 – 282 (-10)
D. Ieremia (NZL) – 71, 73, 70, 69 – 283 (-9)
P. Uihlein (USA) – 68, 72, 72, 71 – 283 (-9)
M. Antcliff (AUS) – 69, 70, 72, 72 – 283 (-9)
