Korean Ga-young Lee wins Women's NSW Am

February 2, 2016 | by

Ga-young Lee wins Women's NSW Am<br><i>Golf NSW photo</i>

Lee's smoking hot start of 7-under through nine holes provided all she needed to defeat Yu Chiang Hou of Taiwan

Ga-young Lee of Korea defeated Yu Chiang Hou of Taiwan in the 2016 Golf NSW Women’s Amateur Championship.

Lee was never headed in the event, getting off to a flying start being 7up after 9 holes, taking just 29 strokes for the front nine along the way.

Hou staged somewhat of a comeback and by early in the afternoon round, had managed to pare the lead back to 1 hole.

Lee had too much in reserve however, and when Hou missed a makeable par put on the par 3 15th ( 33rd hole) the match was over with 16-year old Lee taking the match 4 and 3.

Speaking through an interpreter Lee was very gracious about her win.

“It’s my biggest win and I’m glad I won.”

“I played well on the front nine, but the pressure got me a bit on the back nine.”

“Hou Got better as the match went on, She played very well.”

Lee plans to make a career as a professional on the Japanese LPGA tour.

“ I want to be the best on the Tour.” She smiled.

Results: New South Wales Women's Amateur

Place	Player	Location	Pts
Win	Ga-young Lee	, Korea	700
Runner-up	Yu-Chiang (Vivian) Hou	, Chinese Taipei	500
Semifinals	Gyo-Rin Park	, Korea	400
Semifinals	Hyun-Kyung Park	, Korea	400
Quarterfinals	Hye-Jin Choi	, Korea	300

View full results for New South Wales Women's Amateur

About the New South Wales Women's Amateur

The NSW Medal is played over two courses. It is two rounds of 18-holes stroke play and then match play. The field is evenly divided between the two venues for the first day’s play with players changing venues for their second round. The winner of the...