Kiwis around the world

USPGA TOUR: Singh wins playoff for second straight Shell Houston Open title

Vijay Singh

Taking advantage of Daly's playoff drive that skipped into the water, Singh overcame putting problems and a long birdie drought to win the tournament for the second consecutive year and third time in four years.

"I'm really pleased with the way I hung in there and never gave up," Singh said. "Fortunately for me, nobody came out of the pack except for John and kind of made a run at it. It was a good way to finish."

Daly, who birdied the final two holes for a 5-under 67 to match Singh at 13-under 275, sent his drive on the first extra hole, the par-4 18th, into the water. Then, after a drop, Daly sent his third shot over the green.

Both New Zealanders in the field, Michael Long (2-over) and Craig Perks (7-over) missed the cut, which came at even par.

European / Asian / Australasian Tours: Scott wins the Johnnie Walker Classic in Beijing

Adam Scott began the week with a course record 63 and so it was appropriate that the Australian ended the week in similarly impressive fashion when he was crowned the Johnnie Walker Classic champion at the Pine Valley Golf Resort & Country Club in Beijing, China.

The 24 year old claimed his ninth overall win as a professional with a final round 72 for an 18 under par total of 270 to finish three shots clear of the 2002 champion Retief Goosen, who closed with a 70 for 273.

New Zealand professional and 2000 champion Michael Campbell tied with Sweden's Henrik Stenson and Richard Sterne of South Africa for third place. After three bogeys in the first four holes, Cambo rallied to card a level par 72 final round and take home € 94,566.79, by far his biggest pay cheque of the year. He also vaulted into the top 50 on the European Order of Merit

Two other New Zealanders in the field made the cut, with Gareth Paddison ending tied for 23rd at 6-under and like Campbell earning his best cheque of the year with €18486.28. Richard Lee ended tied for 70th, no thanks to a final round 79. Eddie Lee and Mahal Pearce missed the cut with Richard Best retiring after the first round.

Nationwide Tour: Matteson rallies to win Virginia Beach Open

Troy Matteson fired a 4-under-par 68 in cold and windy conditions to win the $450,000 Virginia Beach Open. With a 13-under-par total score , he beat Chris Couch by two shots and collect his first victory as a professional.

New Zealanders in the field were Grant Waite, who had his best tour finish this year in tying for 8th, with consistent rounds of 70, 70, 72 and 70 to pick up US$12,150. Steven Alker finished a shot further back in tying for 13th, after rounds of 73, 69, 69 and 72 and won US$8,190. Tim Wilkinson missed the cut after rounds of 72 and 76.

Japanese Tour: Ozaki wins Tsuruya Open

Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki, the younger brother of veteran tour professional Jumbo Ozaki, won the Tsuruya Open, held at the Yamanohara Golf Club. The 49-year-old fired rounds of 67, 69, 67, 68 to end at 13-under and won by 3 shots over fellow Japanese player Ryoken Kawagishi and Australian Paul Sheehan.

The only kiwi in the field was David Smail, who ended at 1-over par in a tie for 37th after rounds of 72, 72, 70 and 71.

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