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  "id": 12029879,
  "title": "Emotional Meronk wins Alfred Dunhill title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/emotional-meronk-wins-alfred-dunhill-title-12029879",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T23:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/golf/2026/10/1547726/emotional-meronk-wins-alfred-dunhill-title"
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  "account": "LONDON: In a highly emotional victory, Poland's Adrian Meronk triumphed at the Alfred Dunhill Championship, claiming his fifth DP World Tour title and his first since 2023. Meronk secured a two-stroke win over South African rival Casey Jarvis after a dramatic final day. Jarvis had held a two-shot lead overnight but faltered with a final round of 72, ending the tournament at 18-under par. Meronk, meanwhile, posted a strong 68 in the final round, finishing the tournament at a remarkable 20-under par. The 33-year-old Polish golfer showcased his prowess with a nine-under 63 in the third round, making an impressive start in the penultimate group with three birdies in the first five holes. Jarvis managed to regain a shot at the 15th, but Meronk's five DP World Tour titles, coupled with his emotional response, solidified his victory. Meronk remarked, \"It is unreal, to be honest. I never usually cry, but this one feels really special. I am just lost for words.\"",
  "summary": "LONDON: Poland’s Adrian Meronk wept tears of joy after winning the Alfred Dunhill Championship by two strokes as he powered past rival Casey Jarvis in a dramatic final day on Sunday.",
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