Marco Penge fired seven birdies and two bogeys to close with 5-under 67 and reach 17-under, securing his maiden DP World Tour title at the Hainan Classic.
“This obviously means the world to me. It’s something that I’ve always dreamt of achieving – winning on the biggest stage,” said the Englishman.
“After my time off (an enforced break during the winter) it was the thing that I wanted to really prove to myself and prove to everyone, to show what a player I am.
“My caddie, through that time, has been my rock. And my wife and my whole team – I wouldn’t be where I am without them. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
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Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan and Sean Crocker of the USA finished second at 14-under.
Denmark’s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen came fourth at 13-under and France’s Martin Couvra finished fifth at 12-under.
Japan’s Keita Nakajima and Spain’s Eugenio Chacarra finished T11 at 9-under. Nakajima topped the Asian Swing standings, Chacarra came second and Penge third. All three qualified for the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
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