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India's Bhullar wins Fiji International

August 5, 2018 4:30 am

India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar notched an eagle on the 17th hole to drive himself to a one-shot victory in the Fiji International over Australia’s Anthony Quayle at the Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course this afternoon.

Bhullar finished the final day with a six-under 66 and 14-under with a total of 274 points to give him his ninth win on the Asia tour.

Quayle finished on 275, while Els shot a seven-under 65 to tie for third with New Zealand’s Ben Campbell. Both finished on 12-under 276.

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Bhulla says it was tough competition as the weather was at at his favour.

“It was windy and the flags were tough. I think I played really well and I gave myself many opportunities today. The key was I got into the game with a really good start which kept me going.”

Meanwhile, Vijay Singh finished at 25th place with one-under par 68.

He carded two birdies and three bogeys with a total of 287 points.

Fiji’s hope Sam Lee finished the tournament on 43rd position with over par 74.

Lee carded one birdie and three bogeys with a total of 290 points.