U.S. Ethan Fang won the 130th Amateur Championship on Saturday in the Royal St George’s Golf Club against Ireland’s Gavin Tiernan.
The world’s seventh-largest player beats 1340 in a fierce gameTh– Tiernan listed in one hole becomes 23road The champion from the United States in the history of the event was also the first champion since Drew Weaver in 2007.
The 20-year-old Oklahoma State University student ensured that he was in 153 in addition to adding his name to the famous champions listroad Open at Royal Portrush, the U.S. Open and Masters Championships. In addition to the three main champions, he won an invitation to the Betfred British Masters, an event on the DP World Tour, which will be held in August at the Bell Tower.
Fang and Tiernan are the last two players on the court representing 288 players in 45 countries, shooting in the first 18 holes. The Irish gained an early advantage on the usual golf course, while his opponents struggled with early tension.
Fang quickly recovered to the game after 14 holes with the admitted Eagle. However, Tirnan regained the lead before the break halfwayThbuild a short birdie putter. He cut 16Th and 17Th Kong completed a powerful morning meeting and he never fell behind.
After lunch, Fang is back, as the couple is becoming more and more aligned, biting the front for the first time at the age of 23road Hole. Tiernan in typical matches, TiernanTh The two entered the nine closed holes of the entire square.
With the duo’s separation never exceeding one hole, Fang finally left some room between himself and his opponent, looking tired after playing 139 holes before today’s final. After 33, Fang clearly moved the two holesroad After a birdie and par, but Tirnan’s resilience has fully demonstrated the crowds, who gathered to witness the epic performance.
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But Fang proves why he is one of the world’s highest amateur talents, offering two championship-worthy golf swings to set up a five-foot birdie putt. After Tiernan’s birdie attempted to shave the edges, Fang rolled calmly in the winning putt, achieving the amateur career definition achievement.
After the game, he said, “It feels pretty good. But I’m sure I’ll celebrate with my team. I’ve been playing well all day. I know if I just stayed in there, some putts would fall off, kind of got him working hard and ended up doing a great job in my life.
“I heard news from a week that an American hasn’t won this championship for over 15 years. Representing your flag, that’s all for the purpose, and I’m glad we did for America. Masters, Open, I’m just glad it’s done now and I can only spend a second thinking about everything I’ve done this week and love it.
Only after playing 140 holes can you reach the final. Tilnan Understandably, so far, it has been stuck in the final obstacle. He said, “I’m tired. Obviously, I’m disappointed.” It was a touch, and kept walking. I made a few stupid mistakes in the middle of the back nine, which really cost me and then had to make up for it with the birds of 16 and 17. He hit a stunning shot at the age of 18. Just a great little bird. It’s fair to him. ”
“Even if I lost, I still feel like I’m the best player here. I’ve made a lot of stupid mistakes. I think if I play my own abilities, I can beat anyone. Obviously, it’s new; I’m just lost in the last hole, so that’s not good.
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