Chia pockets Asian Tour victory in Taipei

TAIPEI: Malaysia’s Danny Chia clinched his first Asian Tour title in 13 years on Sunday with a two-shot victory at the Mercuries Taiwan Masters.
Chia, the highest ranked Malaysian on the Official World Golf Rankings, carded a one-over-par 73 in the final round for a tournament total three-under-par 285.
The 42-year-old edged out overnight leader Liang Wen-chong of China, who stumbled with a disappointing 76 to finish second at the Taiwan Golf and Country Club in Taipei.
“I was really nervous heading into the last five holes,” said Chia, who won his last Asian Tour title in 2002 also in Taipei.
His win follows neck surgery in 2013 which kept him away from competitive golf for almost a year.