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John Salvado

Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has added his name to the honour roll on the Stonehaven Cup. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A gutted Cameron Smith has come up agonisingly short in his bid for a coveted maiden Australian Open title as Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen broke home hearts with a last-hole up-and-down for the ages at Royal Melbourne.

The pair were tied at 15 under coming to the par-4 18th on Sunday and Smith looked in the box seat when he landed his second shot on the green.

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