True Thailand Classic 2016: Final Leaderboard Scores, Prize Money Payouts

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Published: March 13, 2016

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Scott Hend survived a sterling comeback attempt from Piya Swangarunporn to claim the True Thailand Classic 2016 crown on Sunday after carding a fourth-round 68 to finish the tournament 18 under par.

The Australian headed into the final two holes level with Thai underdog Swangarunporn, but a birdie on the 17th saw him recover his lead before coping with a pressure shot on the 18th to finish one stroke ahead.



Sunday's triumph served as sweet redemption for last year's competition, where Hend finished joint-second and just one shot behind compatriot Andrew Dodt.

Swangarunporn almost completed a miraculous turnaround on the fourth day after notching a course-record score of 63, but it was only sufficient enough to clinch the runners-up spot as Hend made up for last year's close defeat.

Read on for a roundup of Sunday's drama, the tournament's final leaderboard and a breakdown of the prize money payouts as Hend claimed his $291,000 pot at Black Mountain Golf Club.



 

Recap World No. 122 Hend brought a two-shot advantage into Sunday's final round, but the heroics of Swangarunporn meant that breathing space was eradicated early on at Black Mountain.

Home favourite Swangarunporn, ranked No. 798 in the world, thundered up the order as he collected a total of seven birdies and one eagle without a single bogey in sight to finish his tournament at 17 under overall.

That racing finish placed all the pressure on Hend as the Thai native retired to the clubhouse, and the Press Association's Phil Casey could only marvel at his late achievement:



Hend's final day was not as glamorous, but a pristine first nine saw him close back within reaching distance of then-leader Swangarunporn and move onto the back nine at 16 under par, one shot off the pace.

Per the official Asian Tour Twitter account, Hend's home stretch got off on t...
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