New Hainan Client, Nanhai.com, Nanguo Metropolis Daily News on September 2 (Reporter Chen Wang) On September 2, the final match of the Guanghui International Tour Championship was held in Newburgh, Indiana, USA. Hainan golfer Yuan Yechun caught seven birdies at the Guanghui International Tour Championship and scored 6 under par in the first round, ranking second, improving his hopes of winning the top spot in the standings throughout the season.
Hainan golf player Yuan Yechun
25-year-old Yuan Yechun has won the PGA Tour entry card for the new season. His current mission is to get first in the standings, which can allow him to participate in next year's Players Championship and the U.S. Open.
Thai player Afi Bharat started with 67 and ranked 8th in tie for the game, with hope of regaining the PGA Tour entry card. The other three Asian players who have already obtained PGA Tour entry cards through the regular season of the Guanghui International Tour - Korean player An Bingxun, Chinese Taipei player Yu Junan and Chinese player Dou Zecheng - scored 67, 67 and 68 respectively.
Canadian Michael Grigik scored 64 under 8 at Victoria National Golf Club, leading by two shots.
Yuan Yechun was satisfied with his condition on the first day, and he caught 3 birds in the last four holes. "I'm very happy with my performance on these holes. The No. 16 was a tough par-3, where I pushed a long push; the No. 18, I was glad that the kick-off was a bit windy, which made me easier. I just used the wedge to hit the green. If it was a headwind, this hole would be a very test-worthy finishing hole," said Yuan Yechun.
With one victory and three runner-ups, Yuan Yechun has been ranked first in the Guanghui International Tour rankings since mid-March until it was surpassed by Paul Harry II last week. The latter started with a 69-shot start on Thursday.
Yuan Yechun knows that when he starts his PGA Tour life in Napa, California next week, the strong end of his Glory International Tour will be his propellant. He will compete in the Flying Tower Championship in Napa, California. "What is certain is that we will start a new journey next week. If I play stably this week, it will definitely bring some motivation and confidence to my new season on the PGA Tour," he said.
