Dale Declared Winner of Asia-Pacific Senior Champs

Australian earns first Asia-Pacific title after the final two rounds were cancelled due to inclement weather

Australia's Denis Dale

Australia's Denis Dale was declared the winner of the Asia-Pacific Senior Amateur Championship after the final round at Discovery Bay Golf Club was cancelled due to persistent fog.

The 64-year-old's first - and only - round of 73 proved enough to give him his maiden Asia-Pacific title after Thursday's second round was also cancelled due to inclement weather.

Hong Kong's William Chung and Frank Borren of New Zealand earned a share of second place, a stroke back on 74.

"It wasn't the way I wanted to win, which is a shame because this is a great event played on a great golf course," said Dale, who has represented Australia at senior level for seven years. "But the organizers have been superb. They handled the situation very well and it was just a shame that we weren't able to get back out there."

Dale's efforts also helped Australia claim the team competition on a total of 301. New Zealand (304) finished in second place, three shots back, with Hong Kong (310) a further six adrift in third.

Individual Scores:

73 - Denis Dale (Australia)

74 - William Chung (Hong Kong), Frank Borren (New Zealand)

75 - Arthur Parkin (New Zealand), Hong Kun Pyo (Korea), Roddy Sage (Hong Kong), Herminio Maravilla (Philippines), Richard Greville (Australia), David Cherry (Australia)

76 - Allan Bullas (Australia), Martin Murray (New Zealand)

77 - Peter King (Australia)