On 20 April at Shanghai Enhance Anting Golf Club, Chinese golfer Wu Ashun wrote another magnificent chapter in his career by winning the Volvo China Open for the first time in ten years.The 40-year-old veteran not only won his fifth DP World Tour title with his resilient performance, but also witnessed a historic breakthrough in Chinese golf as four Chinese players were ranked in the top 10 of the DP World Tour for the first time at the same time. They are Wu Ashun, Li Haotong, Dou Zecheng and Ding Wenyi.
“This victory belongs to everyone who believed in me,” Wu said emotionally. A decade after his first victory here in 2015, the veteran, who has been improving his skills for ten years, showed remarkable stamina in the crucial moments of the final round, making birdies on the 10th, 11th, 13th and 15th holes. He eventually edged England's Jordan Smith by one stroke with a total of 270 (14-under-par). And Wu Ashun win a third “Rong Gaotang Award,” honoring his role as a pioneer of Chinese golf.
This tournament also provided a stage for the new generation of Chinese players. Li Haotong's eagle on the 17th hole lit up the field. Although he missed the extra hole on the last hole, he still finished in fourth place. Dou Zecheng and 19-year-old Ding Wenyi proved that the future of Chinese golf is in good hands with their solid performances. “These youngsters are rewriting the possibilities,” commented one national team coach.
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As the Volvo China Open celebrates its 30th anniversary, its role as an engine for Chinese golf development is becoming more prominent. The return of the Volvo Open to Shanghai echoes Wu Ashun's “Ten Years of Reincarnation” victory - which means a triumph of perseverance and conviction.
The Albatross Golf and fans around the world celebarated Wu's victory! The Albatross Sports will continue to refine the innovation of golf gear and help golfers to pursue their dreams everywhere. A new chapter in Chinese golf has begun!
