Jin Cheng books Masters ticket with Asia-Pacific Amateur success

04 October 2015 10:16

Jin Cheng of China secured a spot at next year's Masters despite not hitting a ball in the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

The fourth round at the Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club in Hong Kong was abandoned due to heavy rain and high winds.

Third-round leader Cheng, 17, carded was 11 under par after 54 holes to edge Australian amateur champion Cameron Davis and his countryman Ryan Ruffels by one stroke.

As well as the Masters qualification, Cheng also has a place in the final round of qualifying for the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon. He made the perfect start with a tournament record 62 in the opening round on Thursday.

Taiwan's Yu Chun-an and Kim Tae-ho of South Korea finished in a tie for fourth, three shots off the pace.

The final round got under way as scheduled on Sunday but was suspended after just over an hour's play , with the inclement weather caused by nearby Typhoon Mujigae showing no sign of relenting.

Source: PA