Phelan good - King Kev's Hong Kong ding dong finish sets up card saver
Kevin Phelan has endured a difficult rookie season but three closing birdies worth third place in the Hong Kong Open earned him the biggest cheque of his career, a free pass to the Final Stage of Q-School and the opportunity to salvage his tour card in the final event of the season.
Higgins gets hot in Hong Kong
David Higgins lost his full card last year because he did not take full advantage of the courses that really suited his game.
But he’s determined not to make the same mistake again this season and a six under 64 in the first round of the Hong Kong Open was just the start he needed to a season that promises to be tougher than ever for the Waterville veteran.
David Higgins lost his full card last year because he did not take full advantage of the courses that really suited his game.
But he’s determined not to make the same mistake again this season and a six under 64 in the first round of the Hong Kong Open was just the start he needed to a season that promises to be tougher than ever for the Waterville veteran.
Lawrie poised to finish Race in Hong Kong
Celtic Tiger, hidden dragon
Rory McIlroy is almost as well known for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory as he is for his stunning victory romps.
But after going stark raving bonkers by holing a bunker shot on the 72nd hole to win the UBS Hong Kong Open by two shots to revive the seemingly moribund Race to Dubai, he killed about three birds with one swing of his sand wedge.