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‘That Was Crazy’: Hillier’s Late Charge Lights up NZ Open Crowd
Daniel Hillier leads at 18-under after a late surge, setting up a four-man final round battle with Kerry Mountcastle, Curtis Luck, and Lucas Herbert at the $A1.69 million NZ Open.
- On Saturday, Daniel Hillier stormed home in the third round with a seven-under 64 and a three-round total of 18-under at Millbrook Resort, claiming the lead.
- Daniel Hillier's late run included going five-under through his last five holes on Saturday, finishing with a birdie-two after a four-foot tee shot on the 18th; he was married earlier this week and has excelled on the European Tour this year.
- Kerry Mountcastle and Curtis Luck both bogeyed the final hole to share second at 17-under, while South Korea's Chan Choi tied the course record with a 10-under 61 to reach 12-under.
- The leaderboard is shaping as a four-man showdown on Sunday, with Mountcastle and Hillier teeing off just before 1pm amid forecasts that scoring may be affected by weather.
- Because Hillier is already qualified, the Open Championship spot passes to Lucas Herbert, who will now play at Royal Birkdale from July 16, ending the Kiwi drought since 2017.
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Daniel Hillier holds out Lucas Herbert to win the New Zealand Open
New Zealander Daniel Hillier has held off a late charge from Australian Lucas Herbert to defend his overnight lead and to win the 105th New Zealand Open by two shots.
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