Tom McKibbin is considered by many in the world of golf to be one of the greatest talents. The Northern Irish golfer has serious ambitions for the current and next season, aware that he has the potential to win trophies. His decision to join LIV Golf was not well received by the public, but the young golfer wanted to go that route anyway.
Tom McKibbin impressed on day one at the Hong Kong Open with a great 10 under par. However, the second round was a bit weaker for him with a 65, holding a two-shot lead with a total of 15 under par at the halfway point of the tournament.
The star of LIV Golf pointed out in an interview with the media that he was just as impressive as yesterday, except for the lack of putts. Tom has every right to be happy, feeling a lot of positivity in his game, but the most important thing for him is that he was calm from start to finish.
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I probably played very similar golf, just didnt hole as many putts as yesterday, said the LIV Golf star, who birdied the first and third before following eight consecutive pars with three birdies in a row from the 12th.
But I felt like I played very, very similar - a couple of birdies at the start and then a little bit of a par train there in the middle. But I stayed nice and patient, and had three birdies in a row, which is nice.
Tom McKibbin's goals
If he wins this tournament, he will receive an invitation to the Masters, so he has an additional motive related to the appearance at the Hong Kong Open.
The next few days will be crucial for him, and Tom is taking this task seriously, given the fierce competition at this tournament.
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The young golfer stressed that there are many factors that motivate him to play in the Masters and The Open. Of course, the fact that Rory McIlroy has already won these trophies is an additional motivation for Tom McKibbin, who idolizes Rory.
