Brown secures win after final-hole drama

New Zealand’s Mark Brown claimed his maiden Asian Tour title with a four-stroke win at the inaugural SAIL Open on Saturday after carding a final round three-under-par 69 at the Greg Norman-designed Jaypee Greens.

Overnight leader Brown headed down the final fairway with a one-stroke advantage over playing partner Scott Hend, but while the 33-year-old New Zealander holed a 10-foot bride putt at the 461-yard par four 18th, the Australian shipped a double-bogey six after finding water off the tee to card a final round 72.