Belgian Colsaerts WINS open China of 4 shots, sets record

CHENGDU, China (AP) — Nicolas Colsaerts record race in China Open on Sunday, totaling 24 according to win by four shots from a group of four players.The Belgian, who only regained his European Tour card last year, made six birdies in a 6-under 66 for a total of 264 and beat the old mark by five strokes. "I have been waiting a long time for this and so I am glad I won," says Colsaerts. "Many people expected me to win lots of events but it has not been easy. It has been a hell of a journey. "The previous record was held by Prayad Marksaeng (FSY) in Thailand and Ed Fryatt of England, who both totaled 19 under to win this tournament in 1996 and 1998, respectively.Colsaerts is only the second Belgian to win on the European tour, after Philippe Toussaint victory at Benson and Hedges International in 1974. Pablo Martin (FSY) of Spain (63), Peter Lawrie (FSY) Ireland (68), Soren Kjeldsen (FSY) of Denmark (66) and Danny Lee (FSY) New Zealand (65) were next at Luxehills international Country Club in the southwestern city of Chengdu, Forms the Ryder Cup star Sergio was Garcia (FSY) (69) at 274.