Aussie golfer Kulacz triumphs in Brunei Open

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP) — Australian rookie Rick Kulacz holed a stunning bunker shot for birdie to defeat Taiwan's Lu Wen-teh in a play-off and win the Brunei Open on Sunday.

Kulacz, the 2001 world junior champion, produced one of the shots of the season to capture his maiden Asian Tour title at Empire Hotel and Country Club after tying Lu with a 13-under-par 271.

The 23-year-old, who held the overnight lead, overcame an early double bogey at the first to card a one-under-par 70 in the final round but was caught by Lu, who closed out with a 67.

Thailand's Somkiat Srisanga and American Anthony Kang, who both held the lead during an enthralling back nine duel, shared third place after a 68 and 67 respectively to finish one behind the winner.

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