Caddy Simon Keelan celebrates with Azahara Munoz after winning the Costa del Sol Open, Aloha Golf Club, Marbella, Spain 22-25 Sept. Picture: Tristan Jones/LET
Spain’s Azahara Munoz came from behind to win the LET Costa del Sol Open this weekend, with Corkman Simon Keelan caddying for the LPGA and LET professional.
It was a great turnaround for Munoz, who finished last of those who made the weekend at the Evian Championship last weekend. Keelan has spent much of the summer caddying for the Spanish pro who has earned in excess of $5m in her six years on tour. Munoz went into the final round one shot behind Beth Allen, after losing her 36 hole lead. It looked as if Allen would run away with the tournament at one point when she was three ahead but a few unforced errors from the US golfer brought Munoz back into contention.
“Aza was very relaxed during the round, similar to all week really.” said Keelan speaking on Sunday evening after the tournament. “It’s amazing when you think she had the weight of a nation’s expectations on her shoulders and no previous Spanish winner. At the start of the day, after Allen’s back nine yesterday (-5, 31) I felt we needed a fast start and probably a 68 to get it done. Allen went Continue reading
Azahara Munoz leads the Costa Del Sol Open after the first 36 holes, an she has Corkman Simon Keelan on the bag with her. Keelan has spent much of the summer caddying on the Ladies European Tour. Last week the pair were in action in the Evian Championship in Paris but it was a disappointing week as Munoz finished down the field. This week she bounced back on home soil and led the field after a second round 66. Keelan was seen on Sky Sports looking 
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