Lion Kim Wins the 2010 U.S. Amateur Public Links
7/17/2010 | by
see also: View results for U.S. Amateur Public Links, Sand Creek Station Golf Course
After a seven-hour rain delay, Lion Kim closes out David McDaniel in near darkness to win the 36-hole final at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship
Kim, 21, won two straight holes after a seven-hour delay, gradually built his lead, and claimed both a trophy and a traditional invitation into the field at next year's Masters.
He clinched the victory in virtual darkness at the Bryan Park course. He sank an 8-foot putt for par on the par-4 No. 13 -- roughly 30 minutes after sundown -- to seal the victory.
Kim marked his win by pumping his fist -- but his celebration was visible only when photographers' flashes went off.
Kim, born in Seoul, is from Lake Mary, Fla.
Results: U.S. Amateur Public Links
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Lake Mary, FL | 1000 | ||
| Runner-up | Tucson, AZ | 700 | ||
| Semifinals | , Ireland | 500 | ||
| Semifinals | Murrieta, CA | 500 | ||
| Quarterfinals | Port Orange, FL | 400 |
About the U.S. Amateur Public Links
The U.S. Amateur Public Links is one of 13 national championships conducted by the USGA. It is designed for players who do not have playing privileges at a private club. See USGA website for details and complete description of eligibility requirement...
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