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Dream comes true for Lu with victory in Kunming

Lu Wen-teh of Taiwan hits a drive during the final round of the Kunming Championship at the Lakeview Golf Club yesterday in Kunming, China. PHOTO: AFP

Taiwan’s Lu Wen-teh hailed his first victory in China as a “dream come true” after a one-over-par 73 earned him victory at the US$115,000 Kunming Championship yesterday.

But Lu, 45, was forced to share the limelight with 16-year-old playing partner Benny Ye Jianfeng, who finished as runner-up, and 18-year-old amateur James Su Dong, who rose to third after an even-par 72.

“One of my golfing dreams has come true. I’ve finally won in mainland China,” said Lu, who posted a five-under-par total of 283 to finish seven ahead of Ye and 10 clear of Su.

Ye closed with a 76, 10 strokes more than his course-record 66 on the third day. However, he was delighted with his highest Tour finish.

“I’m so excited. I never thought I’d be here. Every time I play in professional events my aim is to just make the cut, so this is just great,” he said.
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