Yang Zhenlun crowned champion at 10th NGCC Championship

The 10th NGCC Invitational Tournament was won by Yang Zhenlun, who was crowned the ‘Tenth Taiwanese King’ after defeating defending champion Chen Qinhua.

This year the tournament was held after the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday with Taiwan’s top amateurs vying for honours on the splendid conditions at the NGCC course.

Yang started the final round with a four-shot lead but struggled on the opening nine holes with six bogeys. He recovered on the back nine with two birdies and sank a crucial par putt on the final hole for an 84 to win the title.

Yang Zhenlun said: “Today's strategy is to play steadily and be conservative. Just stay patient if the hole is too difficult and don’t let a bad hole affect my mood and rhythm. If I’m lucky, I will win in the end.”

Wu Junyan shot an 81 to finish second while Chen Qinghua settled for third place followed by Lin Yongtian and Wang Junzhong who ended their campaign in fourth and fifth place respectively.

In the NGCC member category, Chen Qinghua defended the title with a 253 total while Lin Yongtian finished two shots back to place second. Wang Qingzhang ranked third.

“Now, I can explain to my wife,” Chen Qinghua said. “Because I like playing golf and I have always participated in many tournaments, but I have never won. My wife said if I don’t win, she will throw away my clubs,” he joked.

Fu Yunlin dominated the seniors’ category with a final round 78 for a winning two-day total of 157. He defeated Huang Chaoqin, Zhu Minggui, Gao Dongwei and Jiang Qiyin.

Fu Yunlin said: “My strategy is to hit the ball on the fairway. You don’t have to think too much, just try your best.”

In the ladies' category, Zhang Liao Miaojun emerged victorious while Shi Guixiang settled for second place. Xu Yinling, QiuHuili and Lin Chunmei finished third, fourth and fifth place respectively.

The 2020 National Champions Invitational ended with an awards party.