Lion Kim Wins the 2010 U.S. Amateur Public Links

July 17, 2010 | by

2010 USAPL Champion<br>(USGA photo)

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

GREENSBORO, NC (July 17, 2010)--Lion Kim, a senior at the University of Michigan, defeated David McDaniel 6 and 5 on Saturday night to win the 36-hole final at the rain-delayed 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
Win	Lion Kim	Lake Mary, FL	1000
Runner-up	David McDaniel	Tucson, AZ	700
Semifinals	Kevin Phelan	, Ireland	500
Semifinals	Josh Anderson	Murrieta, CA	500
Quarterfinals	Wesley Graham	Port Orange, FL	400

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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...