Zhang, 14, is youngest qualifier for China Open

BEIJING - At 14 years and five months of age, Zhang Jin became the youngest player yet to qualify for the Volvo China Open.

The Beijing teenager handled the wind and lightning-fast greens at Honghua with a maturity that belied his years and completely dominated the Northern Qualifying event by adding a 77 to his 76 to finish at nine-over par, a full eight shots ahead of his nearest challenger.

Second was Chen Haibao while Wang Huiqiang took the third and final qualifying spot after a three-way sudden death playoff.