Brisbane golfer Takis trails by six shots with major entries on the line
Harry Takis chases the lead in the Asia-Pacific Amateur final round competing for next year's US Masters and British Open entries.
Brisbane golfer Harry Takis is plotting an aggressive final round at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand. Takis sits six shots behind the leader after shooting 68 on Saturday.
The 21-year-old is the top-ranked amateur in the field. Takis knows he needs a low score to win.
Takis fired six birdies in his last ten holes and says he will attack on Sunday. The winner earns entry to both next year's US Masters and British Open.
Takis is tied for fifth while New Zealand's Zack Swanwick leads at seven under.
- 21 years old
- Takis' age
- Six shots
- Shots behind
- Six birdies in last ten holes
- Saturday birdie run
- US Masters and British Open next year
- Prize: major entries
Why it mattersA victory would send Takis to golf's most prestigious majors while still an amateur, a rare opportunity that could define his career.
AustraliaSuccess would make Takis only the second Australian amateur to gain a spot at the Masters, a significant milestone for Australian golf.
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