UBS Hong Kong Open Officials Issue Statement After McIlroy Misses Title Defence Cut.

In a rather unique move UBS Hong Kong Open organisers issued a formal statement expressing their disappointment after World No. 1 and defending champion, Rory McIlroy missed the cut.

“Whilst we would of course like nothing better than for Rory to mount a strong bid to defend his UBS Hong Kong Open title over the weekend, we realise the very nature of golf – and indeed sport in general – dictates that players, however good, cannot be at their best each and every week.

“Rory has been a great ambassador for the tournament both on and off the course this week, participating in numerous media engagements and sponsor’s commitments before and during the event, which included him winning the Urban Golf Challenge on Wednesday night.

“Like us, he (McIlroy) was disappointed that he could not find his very best on the course this week, but it certainly was not for want of trying and his absence over the last two rounds in no way detracts from what promises to be another very exciting weekend.”

 



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