Lin Yuxin secures Masters and Open spot with Asia-Pacific Amateur win

Lin Yuxin secured an invite to next year’s Masters and The Open with a three-shot victory at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand.

Lin carded a birdie-eagle finish to post a six-under 65 at Royal Wellington Golf Club, pulling him clear of nearest challenger Andy Zhang.

China's Yechun Yuan birdied his last two holes to join Min Woo Lee in a share of third, with 2015 champion Jin Cheng eight strokes off the pace in fifth spot after matching Lin's 65.

"I'm very, very happy I got the chance to win this event and play two majors," Lin said. "I'm very proud of myself. It means a lot to me to play in the Masters and The Open next year. It's a great experience."

Beginning with a one-shot lead, Lin lost his advantage when playing partner Zhang birdied the first and third.

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The pair exchanged gains at the fourth and sixth and Lin birdied the eighth to reach the turn in a share of the lead, only to hand Zhang back the advantage by beginning his back nine with a bogey.

Lin cancelled out a birdie-two at the 11th with a blemish at the next, allowing Zhang to double his lead by picking up a shot at the 13th.

The overnight leader responded by birdieing the 14th, as Zhang carded his only bogey of the day at the par-four next to leave the pair all-square with three holes to play.

Lin drove the par-four 17th green and two-putted for birdie to edge ahead, before smashing a 5-iron to six feet at the par-five last and roll in the eagle putt for victory.