China's Liang among Asian qualifiers for British Open

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India's Gaganjeet Bhullar, one of the brightest young talents on the Asian Tour, fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a major championship when he carded a four-under-par 67 to win the International Final Qualifying-Asia on Wednesday.

The Indian's two-day of six-under-par 136 ensured that he will be gracing the fairways and playing amongst the world's elite at the British Open in Turnberry, Scotland in July.

China's Liang Wen-chong fired a sparking 66 to secure his second appearance at The Open while Australia's Terry Pilkadaris had to endure a nervous wait before learning that he had also earned his ticket to the world's oldest major with his 72 on the second round..

Australia's Tim Stewart meanwhile had to survive a gripping play-off to earn the last of the four tickets at stake after nine players were tied at two-under at the Sentosa Golf Club's Serapong course.

Liang, the first mainland Chinese player to play in all four rounds at the Open last year, is delighted with the chance to return again.

"I played really well today. My tee shots and putts were all spot-on and I couldn't ask for a better performance," said Liang. "I hope to continue playing well and hopefully put Asia on the world map with a good showing in July."