Cameron John wins Argentine Amateur
11/21/2015 | by Argentine Golf Association
see also: View results for Argentine Amateur, San Isidro Golf Club
In the 120th edition of the Argentine Amateur Championship, Cameron John of Australia ousted Andre Tourinho of Brazil
CABA, Argentina — The 120th edition of the Argentine Amateur Championship Cup FiberCorp concluded this afternoon at Tortugas Country Club and the winner was Cameron John, a 16-year-old who beat the experienced André Tourinho of Brazil in the final. John captured the victory by a count of 2-and-1 in a match where the wind from the north played a crucial part.
Before reaching the final, John had defeated fellow Australian Anthony Quayle 2-and-1.
In the decisive match, was reduced to 18 holes, John didn't get off a good start and after the fourth hole was 3-down. The Australian began recovering the on the fifth hole, where he won with a birdie, and again with another birdie at the sixth. After being all-square through 11, John won the 12th and 13th hole and eventually close out Tourinho with a par at 17.
In Saturday morning's semifinal round, Tourinho advanced to the championship match with a victory against Italian Luca Cianchetti.
Results: Argentine Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | , Australia | 500 | ||
| Runner-up | , Brazil | 400 | ||
| Semifinals | , Australia | 300 | ||
| Semifinals | , Italy | 300 | ||
| Quarterfinals | , Canada | 200 |
About the Argentine Amateur
The Argentine Amateur (Campeonato Argentino de Aficionados) is an international match play tournament, with 36 hole stroke play qualifying to determine 64 players for match play.
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