Spain''s Pablo Larrazabal has won June''s European Tour Golfer of the Month honour following his shock victory in the French Open.
The 25-year-old clinched his first Tour win and a cheque for €666,660 (£530,000) when he finished four shots ahead of Colin Montgomerie in Paris.
A judging panel featuring a selection of leading golf journalists decided that was the standout performance in June - ahead of the tournament victories by Jeev Milkha Singh, David Dixon and Martin Kaymer.
Larrazabal told the European Tour''s official website that receiving the award was a "superb feeling".
He added: "In the third and fourth rounds in France I probably played the best golf of my life and to beat guys like Colin Montgomerie and Lee Westwood is amazing."
The Spaniard, who is in his debut season on the European Tour, is currently in 11th place in the Order of Merit and 18th position on the Ryder Cup European points list. |