But after two-putting for bogey and a final-round, level-par 72 to finish on 11 under he went back to the 18th for a head-to-head with Holmes.
In a fierce, scrappy 19-13 win over Ireland, Hook proved he now has the maturity and composure to control a top-level international from start to finish.
Justin Rose finished with a 70 to end the tournament on level par, while Ian Poulter endured a nightmare final-round 76 to finish last on seven over.
But more errant play from tee to green saw him finish with a disappointing bogey six for level par 70.
Starting the day six strokes clear, the world No. 2 carded a level-par 72 in his final round to finish ahead of defending champion Brandt Snedeker and Josh Teater, who were both 10-under.
Australia's Webb closed with a four-under-par 68 to finish on level par.
He firstly hauled his side back into the tie with a neat curling finish in the first minute of the second half and then, after McCormack had headed them level a second time, tapped in from close range to see his side through to round two.
But Manley narrowly missed out on a 116 finish in the second leg and Taylor pounced to level it.
Understandably Sunderland reacted with urgency and three minutes later they were level - Whitehead meeting Reid's cross with a conclusive finish.
McDowell, who also led after round two, shot a final-round three-over 74 to finish on level par as Havret, bidding to become the first French major winner since Arnaud Massey won the Open in 1907, carded 72.
Timmy Adamson nodded Dungannon level on 74 minutes but Grant secured the points with a close-range finish on 81.
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Zara, who earned silver in the European young riders' event in 2002, was competing at the highest level for the first time and would have settled for a top-10 finish beforehand.
Michael Chopra and Joe Ledley twice put Cardiff ahead with crisp strikes but a Charlie Adam free-kick and a close-range finish from Gary Taylor-Fletcher drew the Lancashire side level on each occasion - before Brett Ormerod struck the winner shortly before the interval with a low strike.
The Golden Griffins are also assured a .500 or better finish for only the sixth time at the Division I level.
Vines led the Red Devils to a highly creditable 12th-placed finish in their first ever season at Conference National level last term.
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But even after Warren's superb finish drew him level on 10 under par, Karlsson birdied the 16th after finding a path through the trees following a poor drive.
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However, Martin Paterson's neat finish pulled Burnley level ten minutes before the break, before two Graham Alexander penalties and a Wade Elliott free-kick in the second half saw the Clarets romp to what could be a vital three points in their battle to avoid the drop.
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