O'Malley takes the victory in the English Open

Australia's Peter O´Malley took a one-stroke victory over France's Raphael Jacquelin in the Compass Group English Open.

The 35-year-old Australian shoot a six under par 66 for a total of 275, 13 under par to claim his first victory of the season.

Jacquelin came close to forcing a play-off until bogeying the last for a round of 70 and total of 276, wich sent him to the runners-up spot.

20-year-old Adam Scott, after leading for the first three rounds, slipped back with a one over par 73 to takethird on 277 with South African Jean Hugo fourth on 279.

NorthernIreland's Darren Clarke shoot 67-68 at the weekend for a seven under par total of 281 and a share of fifth place with Lee Westwood, who closed 68-69. The best amond the Spaniards was Francisco Cea, who finished 26th in the leaderboard.