Hend holds off Indian duo to take another Macau title

Hend held a two-shot lead over Lahiri last year only to see the Indian overhaul him en route to the title but the 42-year-old from Townsville made no mistake this time as he fired a final round of five-under-par 66 for a 20-under total of 264.

His bogey-free effort allowed him to convert an overnight three-shot lead into a seventh Asian Tour win and second in the Chinese gambling enclave after his 2013 success over Lahiri.

"I knew he wasn't going to go away, he's a great player," Hend said of Lahiri.

"I wanted to come out, do my own thing, not worry about what the boys were doing. I knew they had to shoot a good score to catch me."

Back-to-back birdies from the eighth gave Hend breathing space and two birdie fours at the 13th and last kept the chasing pack at bay.

Lahiri, who endured a tough President's Cup debut in South Korea last week, started brightly with back-to-back birdies but costly bogeys on 12 and 16 gave Hend breathing room.

The 28-year-old eventually signing for a 66 and 17-under total to share second with compatriot Chiragh Kumar, who fired five birdies and an eagle for a valuable 65.

(Writing by Patrick Johnston in Singapore; Editing by John O'Brien)