A birdie at the 13th hole followed by an eagle at the 15th started a hot run home for Macpherson, who completed his final three holes in 3-under to take a two-stroke lead as he entered the clubhouse.

A birdie from Justin Warren at 17 put the New South Welshman within two strokes of Macpherson’s lead, a further birdie at 18 seeing Warren complete his round in second place at 17-under 271.

The victory is Macpherson’s first on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and third career victory. The 30-year-old, who returned to Australia from the US in 2019, is a two-time winner on the PGA TOUR Series China.

Upon his return to the Australasian Tour at the Gippsland Super 6 in January, Macpherson has recorded results of fourth, T4, T16 at the Super 6, The Players Series Victoria and the Victorian PGA Championship.

Michael Hendry finishes in outright third place at 16-under 272.

More to come from Moonah Links.

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