Six-time Japan Tour winner Hoshino hit four birdies and an eagle to reel in Australian overnight leader Lee in his bid for a maiden DP World Tour win.
Lee began the day in Sydney with a three-stroke lead from Scotland’s Connor Syme and American Patrick Rodgers, but struggled with his putter to card a one-under-par 70, holing a pressure birdie at the last.
It set up a re-run of last week’s Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane, when Lee took a three-shot lead over playing partner Hoshino into the final day and hung on to win his third DP World Tour title.
“It’s one of those days and hopefully I can get it going tomorrow,” said Lee. “Today was a bit of a grind, I didn’t feel like I had it all there, but still did some good stuff.”
Lee opened with a birdie and it looked like he might run away with the lead.
But he found the water at the third to card a double-bogey and another bogey at the 10th coupled with Hoshino’s eagle at the 14th put them level at 12-under-par for the tournament.
A birdie for Hoshino at the 18th edged him in front before Lee responded.
“This is the first time I’ve come to Australia and I am enjoying the atmosphere and the tournament. So that’s why I think I’m playing well,” said Hoshino.
“I’m going to use many experiences winning in Japan, and my goal this year is to win a DP World Tour event, so I’m going to try my best.”
England’s Alex Fitzpatrick — the younger brother of 2022 US Open Champion Matt Fitzpatrick — surged into contention with a 66 to be one behind them, alongside Rodgers.
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