Niemann and Buhai Triumph in Australian Open
Chile's Niemann secures first DP World Tour title, while Buhai becomes first back-to-back women's champion since 2011.
- Chilean Joaquin Niemann beat Japan's Rikuya Hoshino in a play-off to win the Australian Open, his first DP World Tour title.
- Niemann made an eagle at the second extra hole after a number of contenders slipped away due to gusting winds.
- South Africa's Ashleigh Buhai defended her women's Australian Open title, becoming the first back-to-back champion since Yani Tseng in 2011.
- Buhai held off a late charge by Australia's Minjee Lee to win by a single stroke at 9 under.
- Both Niemann and Buhai overcame challenging conditions and strong competition to secure their victories.