Zhang holds off Yates, Daly 6th

Zhang Lianwei, China's top golfer, shot a 3-under-par 68 today and won the $250,000 Macau Open by a stroke over Scotland's Simon Yates.

Zhang finished at 11-under 273, earning $40,375 for his first victory on this tour.

``I think I played so well because I felt so at home in Macau,'' he said.

Zhang had an eagle and three birdies against two bogeys. Yates, who is based in Thailand, shot a 70.

John Daly had a 69 to finish tied for sixth place at 278.

``I putted a lot better today,'' he said. ``I can go home with some confidence.''

England's Lee Westwood, who won the tournament in 1999, shot a 73 and finished at 5-over 289.

``I didn't play particularly well,'' he said. ``I didn't hole many putts.''

Zhang Lianwei, China70-64-71-69-273

Simon Yates, Scotland 70-68-66-70-274

Yeh Wei-tze, Taiwan 67-72-65-72-276

Thongchai Jaide, Thailand 72-67-69-69-277
Lin Chie-hsiang, Taiwan 68-74-66-69-277

John Daly, United States72-68-69-69-278
Tamir Hussain, Pakistan 72-70-66-70-278

Anthony Kang, South Korea 72-65-67-75-279

Tsai Chi-huang, Taiwan68-67-70-75-280
Liang Wenchong, China 74-68-69-69-280
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Lee Westwood, England 72-73-71-73-289 

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