Romain Langasque wins Georgia Cup
Romain Langasque with British Amateur trophy
(Photo Courtesy of Golf Monthly UK)
ALPHARETTA, GA (March 29, 2016)--
Romain Langasque has become the 19th winner of the Georgia Cup with a 4&3 win over
Bryson DeChambeau. The two amateur champions met today in the annual 18-hole match play event held on the Lakeside Course at The Georgia Golf Club as they continue to prepare for their Masters appearances next week.
Langasque, the 2015 British Amateur champion, became the 10th international player to win the event. The native of France trailed by one after eight but was able to quickly square the match on the ninth.
From that point on the match was controlled by Lanasque. After DeChambeau, the reigning U.S. Amateur champion won No. 8, Lanasque won three holes in a row to go 2 up. As the number of holes remaining dwindled Lanasque didn't let up.
After a halve at No. 12 Lanasque won the 13th with a birdie to extend his lead to three, it was his fourth win in the last five holes. A couple of holes later he closed the match out on the 15th green with another birdie. With the win Lanasque became the fourth international player to win the Georgia Cup in the last five years.
ABOUT THE Georgia Cup
Established at The Golf Club of Georgia in 1998, The
Georgia Cup annually brings together the reigning
United States Amateur and British Amateur
Champion for an 18-hole match in advance of the
Masters.
Over the years, The Georgia Cup has grown from an
intimate Club event to a unique amateur
championship known on both sides of the Atlantic.
The event benefits the Yates Scholarships and the
Moncrief Turfgrass Scholarships of the GSGA
Foundation, as well as the Folds of Honor
Foundation.
The Georgia Cup presents a special opportunity for
galleries attending at The Golf Club of Georgia. In
the spirit and intimacy of the Walker Cup matches,
fans can walk with the players, unhindered by gallery
ropes, enjoying a unique perspective.
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