KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 -- Three must be the lucky number for Eric Foo Hwa Peng as he booked his third appearance at the Astro Masters Grand Final with a 3-under par 69 at the Astro Masters qualifying round at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club last week.

Foo, 57, a scratch handicapper and Astro Masters regular booked his flight to this years Grand Final in Taiwan and credits his short game for the win.

"I am quite relieved after failing to qualify from the first two qualifying rounds. So, I guess I was third time lucky," said a happy Foo.

"While my driving and irons were solid, the key to my victory today was my chipping and putting. These factors were crucial and resulted in a chip-in eagle on the 16th, and converting five birdies," Foo a...