Rising Australian golfing talent Min Woo Lee has claimed a wire-to-wire win at the Macau Open to secure his first title in two years.
The 25-year-old shot a final round 63 to secure a two-shot victory over Thailand's Poom Saksanin in Macao, China on Sunday.
Lee, who was ranked 47th in the world in the lead-up to the Asian Tour tournament, finished at 30-under par to set a new record at the event.
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With the result, Lee returns to the winner's circle for the first time since his triumph at the 2021 Scottish Open, while pocketing a cheque for more than $286,000.
"I played wonderful, really flawless golf for a lot of the holes," Lee said afterwards.
"There were only a few holes that I could really look back on but I'm really proud of the way I handled myself."
Lee started the final round at the Macau Golf and Country Club with a two-shot lead over Saksanin, who also finished with an eight-under 63.
With the margin holding strong at the turn, Lee's watershed moment proved to be the 13th hole where he built a four-stroke buffer after he made an eagle for the second day in a row to Poom's par.
"Poom played unbelievable today," Lee said.
"He never left, he just stayed around. I tried my best and ended up on top, but he was giving it to me for the whole time."
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The previous record score at the tournament was set by fellow countryman Scott Hend, who shot 20-under to conquer the 2015 edition.
Andrew Dodt was the second-highest Australian. His final round 65 gave him a tournament total of 15-under to position him in equal 11th.
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