Randhawa 29th,McIlroy wins Hong Kong Open golf

The only other Indian to make the cut,Anirban Lahiri finished tied 55th with rounds of 69,73,71 and 73 to finish at six-over 286.

Australian Kunal Bhasin,who plays on the Indian Tour,had his best finish of the season in tied 21st place at two-under 278 with a final round 68.

World number two Rory McIlroy finally won the trophy,closing with a spectacular five-under-par 65 which included a dramatic closing birdie from the bunker for a two-stroke victory.

The 22-year-old Northern Irishman started the final round three shots back at the Hong Kong Golf Club but tied for the lead at the turn with two birdies before edging ahead of a packed leaderboard with further birdies on 12,15 and 18.

Frenchman Gregory Havret,playing alongside McIlroy,settled for second place with also a 65 while Sweden’s Peter Hanson took third place after a 70.

Asia’s top finisher was Pariya Junhasavasdikul of Thailand,who shared fourth position with last year’s champion Ian Poulter of England and Scotsman Richie Ramsay,four behind the winner.