Scott Hend’s remarkable career took another exciting turn yesterday when he claimed his first PGA TOUR Champions title at the Trophée Hassan II in Morocco.

The Australian trailed by two shots with 10 holes to play, but a three-shot swing on the par-three ninth, where Hend made birdie, and leader Tommy Gainey from the United States made double bogey, thrust him into the lead, which he did not lose.

He triumphed by five shots after firing rounds of 66-69-69 to finish 15-under at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam – venue for the International Series Morocco next month.

“It means the world to me,” Hend said.

“To win ​this tournament in the 50th edition is ‌very prestigious and very special to me.”

Scott Hend reacts on the 18th hole following his victory. Picture by Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

It was just his 12th career start on PGA TOUR Champions and earned him full exempt status on Tour through the 2027 season.

He earned his place in the field after topping the 2025 Legends Tour Order of Merit.

It is his 19^th win as a professional, with 10 of those coming on the Asian Tour.

He also won the Asian Tour Order of Merit in 2016, and is arguably the Tour’s most successful international player.

Main photo: Scott Hend receives his trophy from Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco after the final round of the Trophy Hassan II on May 2023. Picture by Phil Inglis/Getty Images.