McKibbin Impressive On Hong Kong Open Debut Setting New Course Record
Tom McKibbin has left a big impression with a new course record and take the lead on his debut at this week’s 64th edition of the Link Hong Kong Open.
The 22-year-old Northern Irishman grabbed an eagle and eight sizzling birdies in a flawlass 10-under 60 over the composite lay-out of this week’s Asian Tour host layout.
McKibbon’s record is different to that of defending champ Patrick Reed who posted a third round 59 in winning last year’s event under a preferred lie rule ...
Hong Kong Open Celebrating 64th Staging With Now Justified Masters & Open Championship Exemption
It was just over three months ago, August 26th to be precise, that we learnt via a joint Augusta National and R & A press statement the winner of this week’s Link Hong Kong Open will earn a lot more than a hefty first prize cheque but also long overdue automatic entry into both next year’s Masters and Open Championship.
The statement announced plans to “align aspects of the qualification criteria” for the year’s first major in April 2026 and the last one in July and that the 154th ...
Sign Of The Times …. Major Changes Starting Next Week To Famed Old Course Ahead Of 2027 Open Championship
Work will begin next week (November 3rd) on a carefully planned programme of enhancements and restoration to the Old Course ahead of The 155th Open in 2027.
The project will refine the strategic challenge for elite players in a small number of areas for future championships while restoring traditional features that have evolved over time to improve the everyday playing experience for local and visiting golfers on the world-renowned links.
Separate upgrades to the course’s ageing irrigation system ...
Hong Kong Open’s Winning Mr. 59 Sends Out A Pre Title Defence Reminder
American Patrick Reed has sent out a gentle pre-title defence reminder as he attempts to become the first player in 12 years to successfully defend the Link Hong Kong Open this week and says he is close to replicating is record breaking form from a year ago.
He begins his defense on Thursday at the Hong Kong Golf Club – where a year ago he posted an astonishing 59 on day three – and is well placed after a top-20 finish in last week’s International Series Philippines.
Victory in LIV Golf Dallas ...
DJ Makes His Manila Debut Reeling-In Nine Birdies
Former World No. 1 and double major winner Dustin Johnson highlighted his Manila debut posting nine birdies on the opening day of the International Series Philippines.
‘DJ’ is among three past Masters champions competing in the $US 2m Asian Tour event and also including fellow Patrick Reed and Charl Schwartzel and fans really taking to the Augusta National victory hereos competing on the host Sta Elnea course just to the south of the capital, Manila.
However, Johnson’s round was ...
‘Blandy’ Soaring High In International Series Philippines.
Double Senior Major winning Richard Bland was brilliantly soaring high and straight into contention on the opening day of the International Series Philippines near Manilla.
The 52-year old highly affable Englishman posted an eagle and five birdies in a sizzling six-under 66 in the $US 2m Asian Tour event being hosted by the Sta Elena Golf Club just to the south of the Philippines capital.
Thailand’s Sarit Suwannarut leads the way and carring his recent good run of form in posting an eight-under ...
Augusta National Winning Trio Headline International Series Philippines
The Masters winning trio of Americans Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed along with South African Charl Schwartzel head the field teeing-up in this week’s $US 2m Asian Tour International Series Philippines event taking place on the Sta Elena Golf Club course in the city of Santa Rose located just to the south of the capital of Manila.
Joining them is Schwartzel’s major-winning compatriot in Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen along with a wealth of their fellow LIV Golf stars in Kevin Na, ...
