Chinese rising star wins place at US Women's Open

Shi Yuting, one of China's most promising young female golfers, has booked herself a ticket to this summer's US Women's Open when the Beijing teenager won the lone spot available at a China sectional qualifier for the oldest major in women's golf.

Playing against a field of 21 China LPGA Tour regulars and top amateurs at the CGA Nanshan International Training Center Garden Course in Shandong last week, the 17-year-old national team player carded rounds of 74 and 71 for a one-over 145 score and a one-shot victory.

South Korean Jang So-young (78-68) was runner-up, while Chinese Taipei's Cheng Su-chia (73-74) was two shots behind Shi's winning mark at the one-day qualifier.