Wyndham Clark's putt to force a playoff did everything but drop.
He became just the 14th golfer to do so at TPC Sawgrass.
The tour leader needs one more victory to achieve the career highlight.
For the second straight day, the tour leader was two strokes under par on one hole at Hainan Island.
The tour leader holed from the fairway on the par-four second hole.
Australia's Scott Hend's missed put on the 18th gave the 30-year-old his first professional win.
Just one shot separates the top five before Sunday's finale.
The pair are among five golfers lurking two strokes behind the leader at halfway.
The local golfer trails the first-round leaders by one stroke.
The 44-year-old was diagnosed with leukemia last year.
Daniel Hillier hopes Tiger Woods' former bag man may impart some wisdom at Millbrook this weekend.
For many, the NZ Open is a targeted event, but others are much more casual about it.
Ryan Fox says he wants to maintain his focus on the PGA Tour.
The 48-year-old was playing in his first tournament since last April.
The Aotearoa Invitational raised money for the 'I Am Hope' charity.
The golfing legend admits his body is still not 100 percent.
The 15-time Major champion has traditionally worn a trademark red shirt on the final day of tournaments.
Only Tiger Woods has matched his achievements so far.
The Kiwi golfer struggled on day three in Arizona.
The Kiwi was improved to fifth equal during the second round of the weather-affected event.