Han takes a 2-shot lead in Asian Amateur
October 31, 2009
SHENZHEN, China (AP)—Han Chang-won of South Korea has shot a 1-under 71 tobuild a two-shot lead going into the final round of the Asian AmateurChampionship, putting him one round away from earning an exemption to theMasters.
Han seized control Saturday with two early birdies, then hung on at MissionHills to finish three rounds at 10-under 206. Eric Chun had a 66 to give himselfa chance, leaving him two shots behind his countryman and in the final group.
Jordan Sherratt of Australia was 7 under.
The winner receives an exemption to the Masters and to the final stage ofBritish Open qualifying.
The tournament began with 116 players from 30 countries in the Asia PacificGolf Confederation. Going into the final round, 11 countries were representedamong the top 10 and ties on the leaderboard.
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