Experience the excitement of the Link Hong Kong Open as Charles Howell III and Josele Ballester make their International Series debuts with impressive performances. Howell III, a veteran golfer with a stellar career, shot a solid 4-under 66 in the opening round, while the young Spaniard Ballester carded a remarkable bogey-free 6-under 64.
Howell III, a Crushers GC member, expressed his delight at playing in Hong Kong, praising the course and the tournament’s prestige. He also acknowledged the inspiration from his captain, Bryson DeChambeau, who played in India. Ballester, a LIV Golf rookie with Fireballs GC, highlighted the significance of the International Series for his growth, offering exemptions to prestigious tournaments and valuable experience.
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Crushers GC’s Charles Howell 3 and Josil Ballister of Fireballs GC made their International Series debut in Hong Kong, leaving a lasting impression. Howell 3, a season competitor with a strong 2025 LIIV season, showcased his talent with a 4under 66 in the opening round, carding five birdies. He praised the golf course and the prestige of the tournament, noting its impact on his career. Howell 3’s decision to compete in Hong Kong was inspired by Bryson Dashambo’s earlier appearance in India. Ballister, a LIIV golf rookie, delivered a bogey-free 6 under 64, one of his finest performances. He emphasized the importance of competing in the international series for his development, highlighting the opportunity to play on the course again and the potential for exemptions to prestigious tournaments. The link Hong Kong Open, the seventh of nine elevated tournaments on the Asian Tour, offers a pathway to the LIV Golf League for the end of season rankings champion. Tom McKibben leads with a new course record 10 under 60, while Jazz Jane Watinand is a shot behind.
