Mexico’s Santiago De la Fuente birdied the last two holes at the Santa Maria Golf Club in Panama to win the ninth instalment of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) and earn invitations to play in the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, the 2024 Masters Tournament and the 124th US Open at Pinehurst. The young Mexican beat his countryman Omar Morales by two shots, closing with a superb round of 64.
“I don’t think there has been any better moment in my life,” said Santiago. “I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. I know what a good player Omar is. I’m so happy to be playing in these Majors. What a great opportunity I have, it’s amazing.”
