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Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

An annual amateur men's golf championship for Asia-Pacific players, with the winner receiving a Masters Tournament invitation and Open Championship exemption.
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The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) is an annual amateur men's golf championship for Asia-Pacific players. The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was first played in 2009. The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship is jointly organized by the Masters Tournament, The R&A, and Asia Pacific Golf Confederation. The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner receives a Masters Tournament invitation and Open Championship exemption. Past Asia-Pacific Amateur Champions include Hideki Matsuyama (two-time winner) and Min Woo Lee.

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Origin

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) was first played in 2009. The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship is jointly organized by the Masters Tournament, The R&A, and Asia Pacific Golf Confederation.

Rules & Context

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship is an annual amateur men's golf championship for Asia-Pacific players. The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner receives a Masters Tournament invitation and Open Championship exemption.

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Neil's Take

"The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) is an annual amateur men's golf championship for Asia-Pacific players, first played in 2009. The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship is jointly organized by the Masters Tournament, The R&A, and Asia Pacific Golf Confederation. Past Asia-Pacific Amateur Champions include Hideki Matsuyama (two-time winner)."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the AAC founded?

2009. The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was first played in 2009.

What does the AAC winner receive?

Masters and Open exemptions. The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship winner receives a Masters Tournament invitation and Open Championship exemption.

Did Matsuyama win the AAC?

Yes, two times. Hideki Matsuyama won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship twice (2010 and 2011).

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