12 Comments

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   purkjason

   Apr 12, 2013 at 11:44 am

   Can’t everyone just be happy for this boy ? This is just amazing what he is doing and yes, he is only going to get better with age as long as injuries don’t occur along the way. I think it would be neat to see a cult following of asian players start to contend weekly on the PGA just like on the LPGA. You can say whatever you want but those asian people work very hard and are dedicated ! Much respect to them all.

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   Big_5_Hole

   Apr 12, 2013 at 11:01 am

   Ben Curtis is a major champion, he should be in bold.

   Also:

   Ty Tryon.

   That is all.

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   Dave

   Apr 12, 2013 at 9:28 am

   Can we start calling him TL Guan or something? I’m sorry, but for his sake, a name like Tianlang will never get him to the level of popularity in the US (where you can actually make serious money playing). Other asians players have done same thing… KT Kim, KJ Choi, YE Yang…

   I want this kid to make the most of his potential.

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     James

     Apr 12, 2013 at 11:55 am

     Same with Kevin Na. He never could have caught on here in the U.S. with the name of Kevin Narayanan. Get with it, kid!

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   G

   Apr 12, 2013 at 3:40 am

   Dudes, he BIRDIED 18. Wow. Amazing. He’s gonna make the cut and then some!

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   billy

   Apr 11, 2013 at 11:44 pm

   kid got lucky. hopefully he doesn’t collapse tomorrow and makes the cut.

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     marcus

     Apr 11, 2013 at 11:47 pm

     agreed. i just don’t think he has the mental game for this. and at his height and weight he really needs to hit the gym and put on some mass.

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       Ray

       Apr 12, 2013 at 12:36 am

       You are both clueless.

       @billy-It’s not luck. It’s hard work, skill, and dedication. This isn’t his first golf tourney.

       @marcus-Saying that this kid needs to “hit the gym and put on some mass” is completely wrong. A kid his age should stay off the of the weights completely. Cardio or resistance training is one thing…Mass/body building could actually be counterproductive to his body growing/developing over time. This kid is 5’9 and looks to be about 160lbs. Would you be saying the same thing about Sergio Garcia in regards to his height/weight?? Because those are Sergio’s measurements as well.

       Think before you type.

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       ed

       Apr 12, 2013 at 2:09 am

       definitely disagree, have you even seen him play. very mature for his age. here is a player, that knows he isnt pulling out a 7 iron, and is content with a 5wood, keeps to his gameplan and shoots 73 at the masters

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       llamont

       Apr 12, 2013 at 2:49 am

       He’s 14!!!! How many teens (14-19) have the head game to compete with seasoned veterans? As for his physical stature, hes 14!!!! I’m pretty sure he’ll experience a growth spurt or two before he tops out. Even if he doesn’t make the cut, he’s already proven that he has enough of the maturity to put up a respectable number in one of the most prestigious events on the planet while being the youngest ever competitor. Guan’s 5 wood is probably Bubba’s 7/8 iron and be (Guan) managed to shoot a better number than the long hitting tour polished defending champion.

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6. 

   Jack

   Apr 11, 2013 at 10:49 pm

   It’s just one day, but still super impressive for a 14 year old! This is playing on pro length setup! Damn. 8th grade! Still stunned.

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   Troy Vayanos

   Apr 11, 2013 at 9:30 pm

   It was an impressive start from the young man.

   You can see once he fills out a bit more with age he is only going to get better and better.

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