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Southeastern Am: Derek Chang by 7 Shots

Derek Chang of Alpharetta, GA breaks away from the field in the final round to win by 7 over Wade Binfield of Fayetteville, GA

COLUMBUS, GA (June 21, 2009)--Derek Chang of Alpharetta, GA broke away from the field in the final round of the Southeastern Amateur to win by 7 over Wade Binfield of Fayetteville, GA.

Chang was the only player with all four rounds in the 60's, shooting 69-63-68-68 for a 16-under 268 total. Binfield matched Chang's 69-63 start but closed with rounds of 72-71 for a 9-under total. Drew Ernst of Seneca, SC and Zeyu He of Bradenton, FL tied for fourth at 8-under.

Defending champion Mitch Krywulycz of Australia finished tied 44th at 6-over.

Top finishers are listed below.
AmateurGolf.com Rankings
2009 season — official results & points
PosPlayerFromScoresPoints
1Derek ChangGA69-63-68-68--268700
2Wade BinfieldGA69-63-72-71--275500
T3Drew ErnstSC68-68-73-67--276400
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