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Daniel Hillier holds out Lucas Herbert to win the New Zealand Open

New Zealander Daniel Hillier defeated Lucas Herbert by two shots to win the 105th New Zealand Open in strong winds.

Hillier posted a final-round 67 to finish with a 22-under total of 262. Herbert shot 67 to finish second at 20-under.

Hillier becomes the first New Zealander to win the national open since 2017. He also earned automatic entry to The Open Championship, though that spot passes to Herbert.