MANILA, Philippines - Thailand's Natipong Srithong hit a brilliant 5-under-par 67 to claim the Manila Masters in thrilling style on Sunday, November 2 becoming the second Thai newcomer to win in successive weeks on the Asian Tour.

The 22-year-old, who only turned professional in September, carded a 15-under-par 273 overall score at the par-72 Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club after overcoming a 4-shot deficit in the final round.

Srithong finished one shot ahead of South Africa's Jbe Kruger - who closed with a 71 - while overnight leader Hung Chien-yao of Taiwan, who sank a hole-in-one, was two shots behind alongside compatriot Lee Chieh-po.

The winner of what is the richest golf event in the Philippines, a final year law undergraduate, earned US$180,000 for his remarkable victory, emulating close friend and fellow rookie Danthai Boonma, who won in Singapore last week.

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