New Zealand Herald reports:
New Zealand number one Danny Lee has confirmed his place on the PGA Tour in 2012 after winning the WNB Classic in Texas.
The 21-year-old overcame American pro Harris English in a playoff to secure his maiden Nationwide Tour title and his first win as a professional.
Lee fired a superb six-under 66 in the final round at the Nationwide Tour event at the Midland Country Club to post the clubhouse lead, an 18 under par total which English matched.
He made par on the first hole in sudden death to English’s bogey on the par four 18th with a fine up and down from the bunker at the front of the green.
The victory assures Lee of a strong position on the Nationwide money list to secure his full playing rights for the US PGA Tour next year.
“It feels great,” said the Korean-born Kiwi who learned the game at the Springfield Golf Club in Rotorua.
“I haven’t won a tournament since the Johnnie Walker and it is a great feeling winning this golf tournament – it is really not easy to win a golf tournament.012 after winning the WNB Classic in Texas.
The 21-year-old overcame American pro Harris English in a playoff to secure his maiden Nationwide Tour title and his first win as a professional.
Lee fired a superb six-under 66 in the final round at the Nationwide Tour event at the Midland Country Club to post the clubhouse lead, an 18 under par total which English matched.
He made par on the first hole in sudden death to English’s bogey on the par four 18th with a fine up and down from the bunker at the front of the green.
The victory assures Lee of a strong position on the Nationwide money list to secure his full playing rights for the US PGA Tour next year.
“It feels great,” said the Korean-born Kiwi who learned the game at the Springfield Golf Club in Rotorua.
“I haven’t won a tournament since the Johnnie Walker and it is a great feeling winning this golf tournament – it is really not easy to win a golf tournament.
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A big step forward for Danny. An up and down career for this young golfer who is determined to climb to the top. Go Danny!
