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Hend Heads the Way at Hong Kong Open

By: Golf Shake | Sun 19 Oct 2014


Post by Sports Writer Derek Clements


Scott Hend finally won his maiden European Tour title at the Hong Kong Open, but only after a thrilling back-nine battle which culminated in a play-off with Angelo Que in Fanling.

A par on the first extra hole was enough to finally see off Que, who missed the green at the 18th hole and under-hit his chip shot.

That was in stark contrast to his earlier efforts, with the Filipino firing a superb approach to the 18th in regulation for his seventh birdie of the day, a round of 66 and a 13 under par total.

Hend was also 13 under par at the time, but in rough down the left of the 16th hole, from where he did well to save par.

Hend Hong Kong Open

A good birdie chance at the 17th hole then went begging, but Hend did well to save par at the last after his approach plugged in a bunker, the Australian signing for a 67.

Ireland’s Kevin Phelan finished in third place after closing with three birdies for a round of 66 and an 11 under par aggregate total, whilst  Mark Foster took fourth on ten under. Ernie Els, who led after 36 holes, closed with a 69 to finish in a tie for fifth place.

"This means everything to me," Hend said. " I’ve won five times out here on the Asian Tour, and I’ve come very close on the PGA Tour and The European Tour and finally, finally, at the age of 41, I’ve won a European Tour event. It’s very special. This one is for my kids. They have been sending me music messages the last three mornings. So yeah, it’s very much to be treasured."

Image Credit: Twitter @sportinet


Derek Clements is a sports journalist with a particular passion for golf with over 12 years of experience covering golf and other sports including Chief Sub-Editor on the sports desk of The Sunday Times. To contact Derek email direct via [email protected]


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