Cooper Chapman (North Narrabeen, NSW) continued his exponential rise one of Australia’s finest today, winning the Zink Surf South Coast Pro with a scintillating display at Werri Beach.

Having already seen epic conditions and mind-blowing performances in the previous five Hurley NSW Championship Circuit events, today saw the curtain close on the prestigious Circuit for 2009 in blistering style.

Defeating Jake Sylvester (Bar Beach, NSW), Connor O’Leary (Cronulla, NSW) and Cory Robertson (Cronulla, NSW), who finished second, third and fourth respectively, Chapman took the crown and the over Circuit – pocketing $500.

“I’m so stoked,” he said walking away with two cheques.

“The conditions were unreal – I loved surfing out there today.”

Over the course of the five events he surfed in, Chapman highlighted his dominance and consistency throughout the overall Circuit.

With his worst result a fifth, Chapman managed to rack up two wins to sit alongside a second and third placing.

“This Circuit forces you to be consistent with your surfing,” he admitted.

“It’s definitely a great initiative and I know the guys love surfing in these events.”

Having been locked into an intense battle throughout the year, a mere 200 ratings points separated Sylvester and Chapman leading into the final, with both knowing that a victory was needed to be crowned champion.

“I knew I needed to beat him,” Chapman said.

“It made for an exciting final, but I wanted to take home the win.”