Michael Hoey finishes tied 18th in Nordea Masters

Michael Hoey finished in a tie for 18th at the Nordea Masters in Sweden thanks to an impressive five-under-par 67 in Sunday's final round.

The Belfast player ended the Malmo tournament on eight under while Ballyclare's Gareth Maybin carded a 74 to leave him two over.

Shane Lowry (66) was six under while Peter Lawrie (67) and Kevin Phelan (70) were both four under.

Thongchai Jaidee won a three-way play-off after finishing 16 under.

Thailand's Jaidee secured victory over Victor Dubuisson and Stephen Gallagher at the first extra hole.