November 1, 2009
17-year old Han (So.Korea) won the inaugural Asian Amateur Championship by five shots over Eric Chun (So. Korea). In winning, Hon automatically earns a spot in the 2010 Masters.
ANALYSIS
This event was strongly supported by the highest officials of the Masters in their support of engaging and enlarging participation in Asian golf. Both Han and Chun have also earned participation in the final stage of the International Final Qualifying for the 150th British Open Championship at St. Andrews. Chun is a student at Northwestern University, Chicago.