After almost a year to the day Michael Hendry announced he had been diagnosed with leukaemia, the Kiwi golfer has recorded a victory on the Japan Golf Tour in a remarkable turnaround.
The 44-year-old has claimed his second win on the tour with a one-point victory under adjusted Stableford format at the For The Players by The Players in Gunma.
The last time he won in Japan was in 2015 and it’s his first victory since the Vic Open last February. He was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks later.
“A year ago, I received the diagnosis of leukaemia, and it was a devastating blow. Throughout my hospitalisation, I remained confined to the hospital bed and lost 17kg,” Hendry said.
“The hospitalisation was about three to four months. I couldn’t play golf for five months. I was discharged in September and it was not until October before I started playing again.