Han Cruises to KSC International Win

Unheralded Richard Han kept his nerve in blustery conditions to claim his maiden Kau Sai Chau International Open title on Saturday

Comfortable winner Richard HanHONG KONG, October 29, 2011 - Forty-nine-year-old Han, who held the overnight lead with junior Ambrose Tam on 10-over-par, fired a solid 75 to ease to a seven-shot win over England's Alastair Hall in second place. Doug Williams, Kelvin Inge and Jeffrey Wang tied for third, a further shot adrift on a three-round score of 237. With the Gary Player-designed North Course in typically unforgiving mood, Tam, like many in the field, struggled to find his game, slumping to an 85.

Switching winds and firm, fast green kept low scoring to a minimum. Indeed, Han's second round of two-over 74 was the best of the tournament.
"I didn't expect to win at the beginning of the event, that's for sure," said Dongguan-based Han, who opened with an 80 in the first round. "This is the only tournament I play in Hong Kong all year, so I couldn't be happier with the result. Kau Sai Chau is a beautiful place, but it always plays so tough. I was lucky to be able to keep it together today."