Daniel Hillier produces crazy (!) finish to claim British Masters at The Belfry
Daniel Hillier was left gobsmacked as he claimed his maiden DP World Tour title with a bonkers finish at the 2023 British Masters at The Belfry.
Daniel Hillier says he is 'gobsmacked' after he produced a scintillating finish to win the British Masters at The Belfry and earn his spot in the 151st Open Championship field.
The 24-year-old pro, from New Zealand, reached a total score of 10-under par after 72 holes to defeat America's Gunner Wiebe and England's Oliver Wilson by two strokes.
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His maiden victory means that he takes the top prize of £468,000 and is now in the field at Royal Liverpool later this month for the final major of the year.
Last year this tournament also witnessed an exhilarating finish when Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen made an eagle and then drained a monster birdie putt at the last to win the title.
Hillier's was equally impressive as he went eagle, birdie, eagle from 15 to 17.
He finished with a par, with his second shot at the last landing near the trophy, which was described as an 'omen'.
Hillier told the media:
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15th: Eagle
16: Birdie
17th: Eagle
Take a bow, @_danielhillier. Finishing in style! #BetfredBritishMasters pic.twitter.com/dP2BLqC8ht— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) July 2, 2023
Hillier said he will now have to rush to change his plans to make his Open debut. Not that he is complaining, he said.
The pre-tournament favourite, Justin Rose, had to settle for a share of fourth place with Scottish duo Calum Hill and Ewen Ferguson.
This DP World Tour event was hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.
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