Hiroshi Tai: Singapore's Trailblazing Golfer Falls Short at Masters Debut
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Singapore's Hiroshi Tai, the first Singaporean to compete at the Masters, missed the cut at the prestigious golf tournament despite a promising start. The amateur golfer, currently studying at Georgia Tech, scored a six-over 150 over two rounds and finished as the second-highest amateur. Tai's journey to the Masters was marked by his NCAA individual national championship win, highlighting his potential in the sport.
Key Points
Hiroshi Tai became the first Singaporean to play at the Masters.
Tai missed the cut with a total score of six-over 150 after two rounds.
He finished as the second-highest amateur behind Justin Hastings.
Tai earned his Masters spot after winning the NCAA individual national championship.
He was introduced to golf at age four and is currently ranked 50th in the World Amateur golf rankings.
Tai deferred college to complete National Service in the Republic of Singapore Navy before attending Georgia Tech.
