SINGAPORE -- Malaysia's Danny Chia earned his second appearance at the British Open Wednesday after winning the Asian edition of International Final Qualifying (IFQ) with a second successive 3-under-par 69 on Wednesday. Four players earned spots in the British Open via the two-day, 36-hole qualifier.

The Asian IFQ consisted of 36 holes of stroke play that started Tuesday. Previous IFQ tournaments have been held in Africa and Australia, with more to come in Europe and the United States.

Australian Adam Blyth will join Chia at Royal Birkdale in July after a sparkling 66 on the Searpong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, while Lam Chih Bing of Singapore and Filipino Angelo Que survived a thrilling playoff against Japan's Tomohiro Kondo to earn the last two tickets.

Chia, who also played in the 2005 British Open at St. Andrews, produced birdies on the 16th and 17th holes to earn medalist honors on 6-under-par 138, one shot better than Blyth, who carded the day's best round.

"I feel proud to be the only Malaysian at the Open," said Chia. "It always feels good to be in the same event with the world's best golfers and it'll be my goal to play well at Royal Birkdale."

Chia, an Asian Tour regular, carded birdies on the third and 10th holes before a three-putt bogey on 11 stalled his progress. But the Malaysian produced wonderful 8-iron approach shots to within three feet on the 16th and 17th holes for birdies to earn his Open slot.

"I didn't putt well but I struck the ball good," he explained. "I played within myself and made two birdies coming back when I needed them the most. It's going to be very exciting to go back to the Open."

After a 73 on Tuesday, Blyth produced a six-birdie round to earn his first Open appearance.

"The putts just went in today," said the 26-year-old Aussie, who had his father Steve on caddying duty. "I played scrappy yesterday, but managed to get myself into position this morning. I'm stoked to get into my first major."

The tall Australian turned in 34 before making a bold charge with birdies on the 11th and then three more in succession from the 15th to 17th holes. However, he endured some anxious moments on 18 where he holed a knee-trembler par putt from four feet.

"I have never been so nervous making that last putt. It was only four feet but you're thinking about what the putt is for," said Blyth.

Lam, Que and Kondo ended the 36-hole qualifier tied on 140 after rounds of 68, 71 and 70, respectively, and needed extra time to determine the final two qualifiers. Local hope Lam, who played in his first Open at Carnoustie last year, was the first to seal his place to Royal Birkdale with a birdie on the second extra hole, played over the 18th.

"It feels awesome," said Lam. "I was so nervous and standing over the putt, my hands were just shaking. Thank God it's over. I can't wait to get back to the Open. It's unbelievable to play in a major championship. Last year was the best experience in my life and I'm looking forward to getting back there."

Lam produced an exquisite approach to two feet on 18, which has water running down the entire left side of the hole. "I didn't want to hit a shank or anything like that with my approach but managed to hit it close," he said.

Que becomes the first Filipino since Frankie Minoza in 1998 to qualify for the Open. He earned his major appearance in style after holing a monster 40-foot birdie putt at the fourth extra hole to snuff out Kondo's hopes.

"I've been putting well and holed a few of those today. I had a similar putt during regulation but just needed to hit it harder. Luckily I holed a long one at the last," said Que. "It feels great as I haven't been playing well the past two years. Finally, I've got a chance to play in the Open. It's an honor for me to represent the Philippines. It's a dream come true."

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