Daniel Hillier's finished the best of the New Zealanders in a tie for 23rd at the Australian golf Open

Hillier's three-over final round's left him six-under overall, 12 shots back from the winner - American rookie Ryggs Johnston.

Kazuma Kobori's finished tied for 34th, Josh Geary tied for 39th and Nick Voke tied for 49th.

Hanee Song in 10th was the best-placed New Zealander the women's event, finishing on two-under par, 15 shots off Korean winner Jiyai Shin.

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