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

New Zealander Daniel Hillier defeated Australian Lucas Herbert by two shots to claim the 105th New Zealand Open title.

Hillier carded a final-round 67 to finish at 22-under par, overcoming challenging winds and cold conditions.

Herbert finished second at 20-under and will earn a spot at The Open Championship. This victory marks Hillier's first national open win since 2017.