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McILROY Relives Amazing Playoff Duel

Rory McIlroy is thrilled to be back at the UBS Hong Kong Open, scene of his incredible playoff duel with Lin Wen Tang 12 months ago. With darkness falling and the packed galleries roaring them on, the duo traded amazing recovery shots before Lin won it with a birdie at the second extra hole. "I have great…

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Sabbatini Looks To Be A Grand Master At Fanling

Rory Sabbatini is aiming to make all the right moves in this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open after likening the tournament course to chess. "It’s a very traditional course with everything out there in front of you," the South African star said of the tight par-70 layout at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. "You know…

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Yang Inspired By ‘MAGNIFICENT’ Hong Kong

Yang Yong Eun is hoping Hong Kong’s feel-good factor can inspire a return to the form that saw him make history as Asia’s first Major winner. The Korean star – one of the main drawcards at this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open – is looking to get back to the performance level that brought about his…

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Get Your Rest, POULTER Advises McILROY

Ian Poulter has advised his UBS Hong Kong Open rival Rory McIlroy to get plenty of rest when he spends more time playing in the United States next year. World No.13 Poulter likes to split his playing schedule between the European and PGA Tours but warns fatigue is the main concern. "You don’t realise how much it…

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Westwood Seeks Instant Impact In Hong Kong

Lee Westwood is concentrating on victory rather than prize money as he seeks to win the UBS Hong Kong Open at his first attempt. The English ace heads the European Tour’s Race To Dubai with season earnings of €2,404,579 – a lead of €52,320 over Rory McIlroy with just two tournaments remaining. But Westwood is determined not…

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Karlsson Aiming To Finish The Year In Style

Robert Karlsson is looking to end an injury-hampered season on a high as he prepares to take part in this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open. The European Tour’s reigning Order of Merit champion returned to action last month after a four-month layoff with an eye injury. "I’m going to have four more events to play, so it’s…

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Poulter Hits Form Ahead Of Hong Kong Trip

Ian Poulter will head into next week’s UBS Hong Kong Open on a high after winning the eighth European Tour title of his career at the weekend. The English ace kept his nerve down the stretch to complete a wire-to-wire victory in the Singapore Open, edging out Chinese No.1 Liang Wenchong by one shot. Both players are…

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O’Meara And Curtis Added To Best Ever Field

Major winners Mark O’Meara and Ben Curtis have been added to the strongest field ever assembled for the UBS Hong Kong Open. The American duo – both former British Open champions – will be making their debuts in the US$2.5 million showpiece. They are joined by South African ace Rory Sabbatini – who has five PGA Tour…

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Casey And Westwood Join Fanling Line-up

World No.4 Paul Casey and the man just one place below him in the rankings, Lee Westwood, have both been confirmed for next month’s UBS Hong Kong Open. The English pair will be joined in the US$2.5 million showpiece by compatriot Ian Poulter – currently 21st in the world – and Northern Irish star Darren Clarke. The…

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Resurgent Gangjee Secures Fanling Place

Rahil Gangjee will be looking to end a difficult year on a high after booking his place in next month’s UBS Hong Kong Open. The Indian star secured one of three spots in the US$2.5 million showpiece when the international qualifying tournament was finally completed today (21 October) after being suspended on Tuesday due to bad…

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Veteran Fung Relishes ‘DREAM’ Achievement

Golden oldie William Fung will make his UBS Hong Kong Open debut at the age of 52 after winning the domestic qualifying tournament today (16 October). The veteran teaching pro finished two shots clear of the field at the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course to book his place in next month’s US$2.5 million…

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Yasin Looking For Repeat Performance

Yasin Ali is hoping history repeats itself as he bids to book a return ticket to the UBS Hong Kong Open. The talented Briton will tee off in the international qualifying tournament on Tuesday (20 October) at the Palm Resort Golf and Country Club in Johor, Malaysia buoyed by the fact he won the corresponding event…

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