SUNG Yau-luk celebrated his new job promotion with the biggest victory of his career in the inaugural Hongkong PGA Classic yesterday.
Playing over the Diamond-Ruby layout at Discovery Bay, Sung upstaged his better-known compatriots with a one-over-par 72 to claim the $5,000 first prize from the $100,000 fund put up by tournament sponsor Simon Lo.
After turning professional three years ago, Sung served his apprenticeship in the workshop at Fanling where he spent most of his time repairing clubs.
He also helped to coach junior players and at the start of the month was promoted to the position of assistant teaching professional at the Royal Hongkong Golf Club.
Hitting the ball solidly yesterday, Sung also showed that he is capable of posting good scores. His round included three birdies.
Sharing second place on 73 were two of the Tang brothers - Discovery Bay senior professional Alex and Tang Shu-wing - with Clearwater Bay's Len Sorensen fourth.
