Tom McKibbin is on a roll at the Hong Kong Open! With a third-round score of 65, he continues to lead the tournament and is one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 Masters and the Open Championship.
In this video, we’ll dive into McKibbin’s impressive performance so far. We’ll break down his round-by-round strategy, his birdies, and how he’s managing to keep his lead.
Join us as we analyze the competition, including M.J. Maguire, Peter Uihlein, and Kiradech Aphibarnrat, who are all hot on McKibbin’s trail. Will he be able to hold on to his lead and secure that Masters spot?
Stay tuned for all the latest updates and insights from the Hong Kong Open. Don’t miss out on the exciting conclusion of this golf tournament!
Tom McKibben’s Hong Kong Open dominance continues. A step closer to the Masters and Open Championship. Tom McKibben, the 22-year-old golf prodigy from Northern Ireland, is on a roll at the Hong Kong Open. After setting a course record of 60 in the opening round and carding a 65 in the second round, McKibben’s third round performance was nothing short of impressive. He registered a bogey and two birdies in the opening four holes, showcasing his ability to maintain focus and composure under pressure. The highlight of his day came on the 12th hole where he added another birdie. But it was the consecutive birdies on hole 16 and 17 that truly solidified his lead. With a total score of 65 on the penultimate day, McKibben strengthened his bid to qualify for the 2026 Masters and the 154th Open Championship at Royal Burkedale in July. The competition is fierce with McKibben’s lead over MJ Maguire reduced to just one shot after 54 holes. Peter Uline is two shots behind and Kirk Apha Barnrat and Scott Hen trail by three shots. The race to the top is on, and McKibben’s performance so far has been nothing short of remarkable. The winner of the Hong Kong Open will secure a spot at the 2026 Masters, while the highest placed non-exempt player who makes the cut will earn a place at the prestigious 154th Open. McKibben, who is attempting to qualify for the Masters for the first time, is well on his way to making
