Terrific Terrence Claims Close Title

Terrence Ng cruised to his first Hong Kong Close Amateur Championship victory after putting on a formidable display at Fanling on Saturday.

"This is my biggest win so far and it's a relief to have finally done it," said a delighted Ng

HONG KONG, 21 Feb 2015 (HK Golfer News Wire) - The 19-year-old closed with rounds of 70 and 69 for a four-round total of level-par 280 and a seven-shot win over his nearest rival, Michael Regan Wong, in second place. Leon D'Souza, placed third, a further shot adrift.

In the Mid-Amateur division, which is open to players over the age of 25, Doug Williams held off Max Wong by a shot to claim the title following his 296 total.

"This is my biggest win so far and it's a relief to have finally done it," said a delighted Ng, who has come close in the championship on numerous occasions before. "To be honest I feel like I was pretty lucky – I am in the process of changing my swing a little and I got away with a few loose shots, but it's a very good feeling."

Along with the championship trophy, Ng, who attends university in Australia's Gold Coast, earns a place in the Hong Kong Open, the SAR's oldest professional sporting event, which will be played from 22-25 October.

Final Results
280 – Terrence Ng (71 70 70 69)
287 – Michael Regan Wong (74 70 71 72)
288 – Leon D'Souza (74 72 74 68)
292 – Isaac Lam (78 75 72 67), Shinichi Mizuno (75 73 68 76)
294 – Oliver Roberts (74 72 75 73)
296 – Humphrey Wong (77 77 73 69), Doug Williams (72 75 74 75)
297 – Max Wong (76 78 70 73)
298 – Taichi Kho (79 71 72 76)