Gangjee admitted he had self-doubts after not being able to enjoy much success since his last Asian Tour win in China in 2004.

However, it was his sheer will power that brought him back into the winner’s circle after enduring years of frustration.

“I’ve been in such situations a few times now but obviously have not been able to convert my chances until today,” Gangjee said.

“It has been a very hard 14 years and the thing that surprises even myself is my will to keep going.

“Everyone will play their part in helping you out, the caddie, the mother, the father, the wife and friends. But more than anything else, you have to want it. And that has kept me going.”

Gangjee's last victory on the Asian Tour came 14 years ago in China. PHOTO: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Despite the immense pressure on 18, Gangjee managed to hit his bunker shot out to within 10 feet of the pin.

The 39-year-old would go on to sink that decisive birdie and win his second Asian Tour title with his four-day total of 14-under-par 270 at the JP¥150,000,000 (approx. US$1,370,000) event that is sanctioned by the Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour Organisation (JGTO).

“This win will sink in,” Gangjee said. “When you do not deliver after so many times, you start to doubt yourself And when you finally deliver, it’s a very big thing.”

Zimbabwean Scott Vincent continued to knock on the winner’s door when he signed off with a 66 to finish in a share of fourth place that also included Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan and Sihwan Kim of the United States.

Although India’s Shiv Kapur closed with a 75, it was enough to win the Panasonic Swing series where he earned the top bonus prize of US$70,000 and an exemption into an event on the European Tour this year.

Brad Kennedy was the best of the Australians, finishing eight shots back with a share of 23rd.