Victorian’s Richard Green and Todd Sinnott took the Asian Tour Qualifying School down to a play-off hole at the end of four rounds where Green’s experience prevailed to take out the tournament.

After a tough 2016 plagued by injuries and losing his European Tour card by just US$20,000 in prize money, Green said he’s happy to have a busy 2017 schedule ahead of him.

“I was really struggling towards the end of last year and the work we did sort of led up to this event,” Green said.

“I really wanted to come here and play well and I’m glad I did that as I feel like my game is back to where it should be.

“At one stage towards the end of the year, just before the Australian Open when I got the news from the European Tour, I thought I would be out of job but now it looks like it’s going to be a busy year.

“I’m very happy with that.”

The 45-year-old shot 9-under 63 to young Sinnott’s score of 10-under 62 in round four and both Australian’s finished the tournament on 28-under 260 after 72 holes, a birdie in the first play-off hole proved to be the winner for Green.

Despite being piped at the post, Sinnott said he’s delighted with his form after putting up the best score of his young career and is excited to have secured a spot on the Asian Tour.

“The main objective was to come here and get my Tour card, I achieved that and 28-under is my best score that I’ve ever shot in four rounds,” Sinnott said.

“I’ve only been to China and Korea before this week and it’s going to be a whole new experience for me, traveling around Asia and play in some of the bigger events here.

“Finishing second will obviously motivate me to try to get the big win now.”

It was a surreal experience for the former part-time ball collector who grew up admiring Green’s achievements from his home club.

“I grew up at the same golf course, Kooringal Golf Club as Richard Green so he is always someone I look up to, I remember him finishing fourth at the British Open and seeing him win the Australian Masters,” added Sinnott.

Jake Higginbottom, and Marcus Both also made the cut and will join Green and Sinnott on the Asian Tour.

The four Australians next chance to meet on course will be at the SMBC Singapore Open on 19 – 22 January.

For full results and tournament schedule, visit www.asiantour.com.