Yosuke Asaji sanks a six-foot birdie and becomes the first Japanese in 49 years to win Singapore Open

Japanese golfer Yosuke Asaji. -- Photo: AFP

SINGAPORE (AFP): Yosuke Asaji sank a six-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Sunday to become the first player from Japan to win the Singapore Open since 1976.

Asaji edged out Wang Jeung-hun on the New Course at Singapore Island Country Club after his South Korean opponent found water with his second shot and ended with a bogey six.