Australian golfer Dimitrios Papadatos is still coming to terms with his New Zealand Open victory, describing it as the greatest win of his burgeoning career.
The unheralded 22-year-old blitzed the field to claim the title by four strokes from New Zealander Mark Brown at the Hills in Arrowtown.
Papadatos fired a six-under 66 in his final round to finish the event at 18-under.
The Australian had never led a professional tournament heading in to the final round but he never faltered, collecting five birdies on the back nine.
Papadatos banking $153,000 for his first professional win.
