Yahoo Sports · Apr 26, 2015
Wu Ashun breaks away to win China Open
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Wu Ashun of China poses with the trophy after winning the Volvo China Open in Shanghai on April 26, 2015 (AFP Photo/Johannes Eisele)Shanghai (AFP) - China's Wu Ashun shot a one-under par 71 on Sunday to break a logjam at the top of the leaderboard and secure an historic victory in the Volvo China Open in Shanghai.
Wu, who recorded a four-day total of 279, or nine under par, became the first Chinese player to win a European Tour event held in China.
"It’s a wonderful day today," the 29-year-old Wu said.
"It’s very special winning the China Open and it’s very exciting," he added, according to a release from the European Tour.