BC’s Chris Crisologo Wins South American Amateur Title
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- Category: Inside Golf
- Published: 2018-01-22
Richmond's Chris Crisologo Became The First Canadian Male To Win The South American Amateur With His 4 Stroke Victory In Buenos Aires. (Photo/Argentina Golf Association)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — National Amateur Squad member Chris Crisologo hoisted the South American Amateur trophy on Tuesday following a four-stroke victory at the Martindale Country Club.
The Richmond, B.C., native struggled early in the final round, going 4-over par through his first five holes before recovering on the back nine with four birdies. Crisologo, 23, recorded the tournament’s two lowest rounds (64-66) to hold a lead as large as seven.
He went on to close the event at 13-under par, four strokes clear of runner-up Alejandro Tosti of Argentina.
With the win, the Simon Fraser University junior becomes the first Canadian male to capture the event. LPGA star Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., captured the women’s division in 2013. The victory also marks Crisologo’s first win as a member of Team Canada — he joined the National Amateur Squad back in October.