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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 ...

It will be a guaranteed six-years next April should Graeme McDowell capture this week’s Link Hong Kong and thus earn himself a first and long overdue appearance in any of the four majors. Indeed, it was September, 2020 and when the delayed Covid-affected US Open was moved from it’s traditional June date to September 2020 when McDowell last contested a major championship. His US Open victory 10-years earlier on that 2010 Father’s Day earned him a 10-year winner’s exemption ...

Today (Wednesday October 29th) marked the launch of famed Irish golf journalist Dermot Gilleece’s publication – Chasing Ladybugs. The book is published by Ireland’s own Orphen Press and excellently previewed by good friend and long-time fellow golf journalist Brian Keogh in Irish Golf Desk.com ( Click on:  https://www.irishgolfdesk.com/news-files/2025/10/24/new-dpermot-gilleece-book-hits-the-shelves-chasing-ladybirds-winning-the-open-the-irish-way ) Gilleece is a legend among the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It couldn’t have been any sweeter for local hero Miguel Tabuena in delighting home fans and at his home club in withstanding  a barrage of birdies from his nearest rivals and posting a solid seven-under par 65 to claim a dominate three-shot win in the US$2 million International Series Philippines reports www.asiantourgolf.com Playing at his beloved Sta. Elena Golf Club, just a week after he had to pull out of the SJM Macao Open with neck spasms, Tabuena finished on a 24-under total, while ...