Discover the latest from the Hong Kong Open golf tournament as Tom McKibbin continues to dominate the leaderboard after an impressive third round.
McKibbin, from Northern Ireland, shot a 65 to maintain his lead, aiming to qualify for the 2026 Masters and Open Championship.
Key highlights include his birdies on holes 12, 16, and 17, despite a bogey early on.
Check out the full leaderboard standings: MJ Maguire at -19, Peter Uihlein at -18, and more top players like Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Scott Hend.
This round-by-round breakdown covers the action at Fanling, with McKibbin’s course record 60 in round one.
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Tom McKibben’s Hong Kong Open lead continues. A strong bid for the Masters and Open Championship. Tom McKibben maintained his lead at the Hong Kong Open with a stellar third round performance of 65, further solidifying his bid to qualify for the prestigious Masters and Open Championship next year. This achievement is all the more remarkable considering his opening day course record of 60 and a second round 65. On the third day of the tournament, McKibben’s performance was particularly impressive. He started with a bogey and two birdies in the opening four holes at Faning. The 22-year-old then added another birdie on the 12th hole, followed by consecutive birdies on holes 16 and 17, bringing his total to 65 on the penultimate day. The Hong Kong Open winner will secure a spot in the 2026 Masters, while the highest placed non-exempt player who makes the cut will earn a place at the 154th Open Championship. McKibben, a native of Northern Ireland, is making his first attempt to qualify for the Masters and the Open Championship at Royal Burkedale in July. After 54 holes, McKibben’s lead over MJ Maguire was reduced to just one shot. Peter Uline is two shots behind and Keredk Aaba Barnrat Scott Trail by three shots. The competition is fierce, but McKibben’s consistent performance puts him in a strong position to achieve his goals.
