13-Year Old Boy Makes Golf History

Guan Tian-lang will become the youngest player to compete on the European Tour when the 13-year-old tees off in the China Open today.

Guan, who will be 13 years and 173 days, will beat the record of compatriot Lo Shik-kai, who was 107 days older at the 2003 Hong Kong Open.

Guan booked his place in the 156-man field after finishing fourth in a mid-China qualifying event.

"My goal now is to be the youngest player ever to make the cut in a European Tour event, and I think if I can shoot level par or better I'll have a good chance to do that," said Guan.