History of Foshan Open
2018-08-21 10:38:05

2013

Nacho Elvira of Spain provided one of the most dramatic and enduring memories of the tournament with his unbridled jubilation after holing a 12-foot putt for a 14-under-par four round total and a one shot victory over the extremely talented Tyrrell Hatton, Shiv Kapur and Sam Walker. Hatton is now ranked among the top 30 pro golfers in the world. 

Nacho Elvira, Champion of the Foshan Open 2013

Tyrrell Hatton, Runner-up of the Foshan Open 2013

Wu Kang-chun won the leading Chinese player award with four-under-par total giving him a tie for 22^nd place.

Wu Kangchun, Leading Chinese Player 2013

2014

Another memorable winner brought the Foshan Open to life through his unique one-handed chipping technique to the delight of the 40,000 spectators who thronged the course. Jason Palmer of England shot a four round total of 16-under-par to edge out compatriot Ben Evans by one shot and so ensure his place in the next season’s European Tour. 

Jason Palmer, Champion of the Foshan Open 2014

A highlight of the event was the appearance of 20–year-old Matthew Fitzpatrick of England, the world’s leading amateur before turning pro a few months before the Foshan Open. Although he shot a record low final round score of 65, it wasn’t enough to catch the leaders.

Matthew Fitzpatrick, English Genius Player

Cao Yi won the leading Chinese player award with a six-under-par total giving him a tie for 32^nd place. 

Cao Yi, Leading Chinese Player 2014

2015

Borja Virto Astudillo became the second Spaniard to win the title.  With his father caddying for him, his 15-under-par total was two shots better than runner-up Bjorn Akesson of Sweden. 

Borja Virto Astudillo, Champion of the Foshan Open 2015

Zhang Huilin won the leading Chinese player award with a six-under-par total to tie for 24^th place.  

Zhang Huilin, Leading Chinese Player 2015

2016

Marcus Armitage of England turned on the style to record the lowest winning total in the Foshan Open to date with a 19-under –par total to give him a one shot victory over Mathieu Pavon of France and Alexander Knappe of Germany.

Armitage was overcome with emotion at his win having seen the sacrifices that his parents had made to help him in the early stages of his pro career. 

Marcus Armitage, Champion of the Foshan Open 2016

Local Guangdong pro, Chen Zi-hao won the leading Chinese player award with a 14-under-par total to tie for sixth place.

Chen Zihao, Leading Chinese Player 2016

2017

Oliver Farr of Wales produced near flawless golf to romp to victory with an 18-under-par total. He ended the tournament a massive five shots ahead of runner-up, Sebastian Heiselle of Germany.

“It is a massive win,” he said. “If you’re playing in this event, you start the week knowing that if you win you will be close to getting a European Tour card. That brings a little bit of added pressure to the event but that’s also what makes it such a big tournament. It still hasn’t set in yet but it’s a fantastic achievement to win one of the biggest Challenge Tour events.”

Oliver Farr, Champion of the Foshan Open 2017

Zhang Hui-lin won the leading Chinese player award again with a nine-under-par total to tie for sixth place.

Zhang Huilin, Leading Chinese Player 2017

We look forward to their performances in the Foshan Open!