Kim triumphs in Japan, Barnes fourth
Sunday, 26 August 2012
Kurt Barnes finished four shots off the pace as Kim Hyung-Sung clinched a one-shot win at the Vana H Cup KBC Augusta on Sunday.
The Australian managed a two-under 70 in the final round at the Keya Golf Club, ending up tied for fourth at 14 under.
South Korean Kim (69) finished on 18 under, a shot clear of Japan's Akio Sadakata, while Kazuhiko Hosokawa was a further shot back in third.
The win was Kim's first on the Japan Golf Tour after twice being a runner-up this season.
Australian Brendan Jones ended up tied for 49th but kept his place atop the tour's money list.