Updated: November 2, 2009, 10:20 AM ET
Han pulls away to claim Asian Amateur
Han Pulls Away To Claim Asian Amateur
BEIJING -- South Korean Han Chang-won won the inaugural Asian Amateur Championship by a five strokes in southern China on Sunday to clinch a spot in the 2010 Masters field.
The 17-year-old had a two-shot lead going into the fourth and final round of the tournament at the Mission Hills complex near Shenzhen and never wavered after firing an eagle 3 on the second hole.
Han's compatriot Eric Chun finished second at 7-under-par to win a place alongside the victor in international final qualifying for next year's British Open at St. Andrews.
2010 MASTERS
When the world's top players stroll down Magnolia Lane in April, each one will be in search of the famed green jacket awarded to the Masters champion.
Date: Apr. 8-11, 20102009 champion: Angel Cabrera
Course: Augusta National Golf Club
Where: Augusta, Ga.
Yardage, par: 7,435 yards, par-72
TV coverage: ESPN, CBS
ROAD TO AUGUSTA
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