Golf: NZ tied for 22nd at World Cup

New Zealand golfers Mark Brown and David Smail continued their retreat in the final round of the World Cup in China today.

They fell another four places to finish in a share of 22nd place alongside Guatemala in the 28-nation event at Mission Hills at Shenzhen.

Tied for sixth following the first round, Brown and Smail fell back at a steady pace after struggling in the foursomes alternate shot format used in the second and fourth rounds.

They posted three-over-par 75s on both days, after doing much better in the fourballs in the first and third rounds.

Brown and Smail shared prizemoney of $US53,000 ($NZ97,550) for their efforts.

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