Lam Wins Fanling Classic with Final-Hole Birdie, Eyes Japan Q-School
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Summary
Isaac Lam captured his second China Tour victory on Sunday, sealing the inaugural Fanling Classic with a clutch birdie putt on the 72nd hole. The 26-year-old Hong Kong golfer carded a final-round 65 over the Old Course at Hong Kong Golf Club to finish at 17-under-par, prevailing by two shots over China Tour points leader Zizhao Jin .
Key Points
- Lam holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole while Jin bogeyed after coming up short with his approach, securing a two-shot victory .
- Final scores: Lam finished at 17 under, Jin second at 15 under, Bowen Chai third at 12 under .
- Jason Hak and Jeffrey Shen both tied for fifth at seven under; Hak will represent Hong Kong at the Asian Games next month .
- Lam, a close friend of two-time Asian Tour champion Taichi Kho, credited Kho's success as his motivation, saying he is "100 per cent" driven by it .
- Lam will compete in the Japan Tour Q-School next week, calling the win "a great stepping stone" for his career .
Why It Matters
Lam's victory and upcoming Japan Q-School entry signal a potential career breakthrough for Hong Kong golf, building on recent momentum from Taichi Kho's Asian Tour success .
Lam's victory and upcoming Japan Q-School entry signal a potential career breakthrough for Hong Kong golf, building on recent momentum from Taichi Kho's Asian Tour success .