West Australian Nick
O'Hern has broken through for his first four-round victory, winning the
$300,000 Coolum Classic on the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane, today.
O'Hern, runner-up
in the Australian Open and third in last weekend's Australian PGA Championship,
shot a flawless closing round of 69 to beat another West Australian, Wayne
Smith by two shots.
Pre-tournament favourite
Craig Parry endured his second successive stumble, finishing in a five-way
tie for third after having the outright lead with six holes to play.
O'Hern's victory will
be well received as he's been the most consistent player on tour this season.
Rain caused abandonment of third round on Saturday
206 N O'Hern 71 66
69
208 W Smith 72 66
70
209 D Grenfell 70
71 68, R Willis 70 71 68, J Senden 67 71 71, A Percey 71 67 71, C Parry
69 68 72
210 J Wade 70 68 72,
P Devenport (Nzl) 68 69 73
211 M Campbell (Nzl)
68 71 72
212 J Benepe (USA)
69 74 69, C Jones 68 73 71, G Dodd 67 72 73, P Gow 69 69 74
