Unlike his first win at the Hong Kong Open in 2017 where he won by a single shot, Ormsby enjoyed a more comfortable victory as he triumphed by four shots over Major champion Shane Lowry of Ireland.

“I've been working my guts out the last 14 to 15 months trying to take my game to the next level,” Ormsby said. “And like I just said, Australian PGA three weeks ago, losing that one really hurt me so I'll put a few changes in place. I worked out over the break and to come back here and get the win so soon, can’t put it into words really.”

The Australian did not get off to the best of starts when he stumbled with an opening bogey. However, he recovered quickly with three consecutive birdies from the second hole before adding another on nine to take a five-shot lead at the turn.

Ormsby birdied 11 but dropped another shot on 15 before another birdie on 17 effectively confirmed his wire-to-wire victory as he closed with a winning total of 17-under-par.

RIGHT: The win is Orsmby's second victory in Hong Kong and third career win. PHOTO:  PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images.

“Obviously didn't get off to a great start, made a huge putt on one and that kind of set the tone. After that, I felt good out there I just had to keep doing my thing because I knew I was playing really good,” Ormsby said. “So yeah, I think the game plan was the same. When you get in front there's no point in changing that, no point trying to play defensive. The guys had to come and catch me basically. I was hoping to win this season but to do it in week two of the year in my first event is special and it will be one I’ll remember forever.”

Lowry surmounted a late charge by storming up the leaderboard with a 64, having started the day six shots back of Ormsby in a share of ninth place. However, his gallant efforts were not enough to catch the Australian and he had to settle for second place.

“I’m very happy with myself, fair play to Wade, he’s run away with it and didn’t really give us a chance but I went out there and did as much as I could,” Lowry said. “64 around here is a pretty good score in these conditions. I got so much out of this week. I played some good golf and had a good time. I’ve got my whole team here, it was a really enjoyable experience. Hopefully I can come back some time soon.”

Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul enjoyed yet another top-10 finish as he posted a 69 to take third place while 2019 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion, Jazz Janewattananond carded a 68 to take outright fourth place ahead of American Tony Finau, who finished in fifth place after a 67.