12-year-old Ye Wo-cheng European Tour's youngest player at China Open; played in Masters
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A Chinese golf prodigy will set the record for the youngest player in a European Tour event.
When Ye Wo-cheng tees off at the China Open on Thursday, he'll be the youngest in a European Tour event at 12 years, 242 days.
Guan made history last month when he became the youngest to compete in the Masters. He also made the cut.
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The Dongguan schoolboy will be 287 days younger than compatriot Guan Tian-lang, who was 13 years, 177 days when he competed in last year's China Open.
Ye qualified for the China Open, rallying from a late double bogey to secure the last of four qualifying places.
His coach, Englishman David Watson, says his ability to listen and respond "is way above the norm."