Simon Thornton Wins Playoff in Saint-Omer Simon Thornton of Ireland beat Tjaart Van der Walt on the first hole of a playoff at the Najeti Hotels Open on Sunday to win his first European Tour title.
June 16, 2013 - New York Times
Simon Thornton edges Tjaart van der Walt in France playoff LUMBRES, France, June 16 (UPI) -- Simon Thornton's par on the first playoff hole Sunday was sufficient to boost him over Tjaart van der Walt for the title of the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open.
June 16, 2013 - UPI
Richard Murray in Independent I thought it was a joke,Murray said. "Simon has always been rather envious of Charlton because we have had the success he has been striving for, with a wonderful stadium which we own."