Wenyi Ding capped off a marathon Sunday with a 3-under 67 that carried the 19-year-old from China to a one-shot victory in the Asia-Pacific Amateur and earned him an invitation to the Masters and the British Open next year. Golf Digest reported that Ding plans to take up European tour membership through the new “Global Amateur Pathway.” The Masters and British Open typically require players to remain an amateur to use such exemptions.
Evan Beck finally won a USGA title Thursday when he overwhelmed Bobby Massa, 9 and 8.
The Masters will be broadcast in part by Paramount+ in 2025 on Saturday and Sunday.