Joel Parkinson wins the 2009 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

July 15, 2009 | Surfing

Joel Parkinson has won the 2009 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, at Supertubes, South Africa.

The Australian surfer defeated Damien Hobgood with a total of 15.97 points in four-to-six (1-1,5 meter) waves.

Joel Parkinson has strengthened the leadership of the 2009 WCT ranking.

The ASP World Tour now heads to Trestles, California (USA) for the 2009 Hurley Pro.

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