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Liang claims Chengdu win

Source: Agencies | April 5, 2010, Monday | Print Edition

LIANG Wenchong won the US$1-million Chengdu Open after a gripping playoff victory over South Korean Kim Hyung-tae yesterday.

Roared on by huge crowds, the local favorite birdied the first extra hole on the par-five 18th to win at Luxehills International Country Club in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in the opening event of the season in the OneAsia series.

It was a wire-to-wire victory for the Chinese No. 1 but he was made to work harder than expected after a spirited challenge by Kim.

Liang, who started the day with a three-shot lead over Kim, shot a three-under 69 while the Korean came in with a 66. They finished tied on 21-under 267.

"Wow! What a day. I am drained having led from the first round and then ending up in a playoff. To win in front of my home fans in this manner makes it so special. I am very proud," said Liang.

Fellow Koreans Kim Do-hoon and Kang Kyung-nam ended joint third, two strokes off the lead. Kim shot 64 while Kang carded a 66.

Australian Kurt Barnes, who began the day in joint second with Kim Hyung-tae, closed with a 69 and finished equal fifth with 19-year-old Korean Kim Bio.

(Agencies)

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