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Schaper Wins Mauritius Open With Playoff Eagle as Gerard Clinches Masters Spot

The 24-year-old followed his Alfred Dunhill breakthrough with a second straight win to close the DP World Tour’s calendar year.

Overview

  • Jayden Schaper shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 to finish at 22-under, forcing a playoff with Ryan Gerard at Heritage La Réserve Golf Links.
  • He ended it by holing a chip for eagle on the second extra hole, one week after his maiden title also came via a playoff.
  • Ryan Gerard’s runner-up moved him into the year-end OWGR top 50, earning a 2026 Masters invitation after he traveled from Florida to target the cutoff.
  • Gerard closed with a 66, birdied the 18th to extend the tournament, and produced a 63-66 weekend to contend for the title.
  • The season finale elevated Schaper to No. 63 in the world and strengthened his position in the Race to Dubai.