China’s Lin Yuxin Finishes Birdie-Eagle In Asia-Pacific Amateur, Earns Spots At Augusta And Carnoustie

China’s lefthanded 17-year-old Lin Yuxin captured the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship to secure invitations to the 2018 Masters and he 2018 Open at Carnoustie.

He birdied Royal Wellington's 17th and eagled the par-5 18th to card a six-under-par 65 and finish 14-under, three ahead of compatriot Andy Zhang. Lin becomes the third Chinese players to qualify through the Asia-Pacific Amateur.

“I’m very, very happy I got the chance to win this event and play two majors,” said Lin, who trailed Zhang for much of the round. “I’m very proud of myself. It means a lot to me to play in the Masters and The Open next year. It’s a great experience.”

“Andy played really solid today,” Lin said. “He didn’t make a single mistake until 15. His iron shots were really good and he made a lot of putts. I actually thought it might not be my day, but I had a good finish.

“I was just trying to stay aggressive and hit as many drivers as I could. Even though I wasn’t playing that well for 12 holes, I still stuck with that plan. Andy is a very steady player, but I had to stay aggressive and get birdies.”

The winning putt: