The 24-year-old American golfer Robert Gates survived a late scare to win the New Zealand Open, becoming the Nationwide Tour's 13th player to win on debut.
Gates saw a six-stroke lead evaporate between the eightth and 16th holes, and he and Queenslander Andrew Dodt traded shots over the last two holes, Gates winning the title by one stroke with a 14 under par total.
Gates also now has a cheque for $152,000.
The top New Zealander was Josh Geary who tied for ninth, seven strokes behind the winner.
