HONG KONG, April 24, 2014 (HK Golfer News Wire) - Lam, 17, fired a one-over-par 71 over the New Course in windy conditions to catch overnight leader Justin Lok Chung-ho and take the boys' title for the first time. The International Christian School student's two-day total of 141 (one-over) was good enough for a four-stroke victory over Lok, the 2013 champion, who had to settle for second place. Isaac Lam and Michael Regan Wong shared third spot, a further shot adrift.
"I've been hitting the ball really well and my short game has been good," said Lam, who won last year's Hong Kong Junior Open by an impressive 10 shots. "It feels great to have both titles and is reward for all the practice I've been putting in. I had my putter to thank out there. I kept holing putts which kept my momentum going."
In the girls' division, 17-year-old Tam continued her recent domination in local events by romping to a 14-stroke victory. A stellar two-under-par 70 on day one preceded a rollercoaster 75 – a round which included an eagle, three birdies and a triple bogey – as Tam followed up her win in February's Hong Kong Ladies' Close Amateur Championship in style.
"I've got a lot of confidence in my game right now, which allowed me to play without any pressure," said the Diocesan Girls' School student, who has verbally accepted an offer of a full golf scholarship from San Diego State University.
Sisters Emily Vickie and Estee Vivian Leung finished in second and third place respectively.
Leading Boys' Results:
141 – Lucas Lam (70-71); 145 – Justin Lok (69-76); 146 – Isaac Lam (73-73), Michael Regan Wong (71-75); 148 – Tan Lou (73-75)
Leading Girls' Results:
145 – Kitty Tam (70-75); 159 – Emily Vickie Leung (80-79); 160 – Estee Vivian Leung (79-81); 161 – DeeDee Wong (80-81), Andrea Au (80-81); Tiana Gwenn Lau (78-83)