Facing a power-packed leaderboard featuring two charging PGA Tour stars Mito Pereira of Chile and Tom Kim of South Korea on the final day, Higa kept his nerves in check to fire a glorious seven-under-par 64 at Phoenix Country Club to clinch the sixth JGTO win of his career.
Starting the day with a two-shot cushion over Pereira and Tomoharu Otsuki, Higa's position at the top was never in doubt as he sparkled with a bogey-free round containing an eagle and five birdies to finish 21-under for the tournament.
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PLAYER BLOG
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LEE SNATCHES LAST-GASP WIN
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