Jordan Niebrugge Ties For 40th at Australian Golf Open

SYDNEY -- Matt Jones talked about the "stress and anxious moments'' during his final round at the Australian Open on Sunday. He wasn't exaggerating.

Jones overcame a bogey, double-bogey and triple-bogey on the front nine Sunday to escape with a one-stroke victory at the Australian Open after shooting a 2-over 73. Jones, who led defending champion Jordan Spieth by three strokes to begin the day, finished with a 72-hole total of 8-under 276.

Adam Scott, who shot 65 on The Australian Golf Club course Sunday, and Spieth, who shot 71 and missed an eagle attempt on the 18th that could have forced a playoff, were tied for second.

Australian veteran Rod Pampling shot the round of his career on Sunday to break Spieth's course record at The Australian Golf Club with a 10-under 61. He finished fourth, two strokes back.

Jones, Pampling, Scott and Spieth were frequently tied for the lead over the final hour, but a birdie on the 16th put the Australian a stroke clear.

Jordan Niebrugge, whose grandparents live in Teutopolis, finished tied for 40th on the scoreboard with a total of 289. He had scores of 77, 69, 70, 73. He is the son of Rod and Judy Niebrugge, was born just outside of St. Louis in Bridgeton, Missouri His family, including his older sister Alyssa, now live in Mequon, Wisconsin. His grandparents are John and Betty Helmink and Roger and Jackie Niebrugge from Teutopolis.