Paul has finished in a share of 28th at the Michael Hill New Zealand Open, a final round of 73 not a bad effort on what developed into a demanding final day as the winds finally picked up on day four.

The controversial and dangerous par three 16th cost him a double bogey and that proved the difference between a good round and what otherwise was a reasonable effort. 

Paul drove back to Christchurch on Sunday afternoon and will play next week's Moonah Classic at Moonah Links south of Melbourne.