Cheung Hung-hei Two Shots Off Hong Kong Open Lead
SingTao · 2 SOURCES1 day ago4 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong's Cheung Hung-hei (張雄熙) stayed in the title race after the third round of the Link Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, despite carding a two-over 72 on Saturday. After leading through 36 holes at 14-under, he dropped to tied fifth at 12-under overall, just two shots behind a four-man lead on 14-under heading into Sunday.
Key Points
- Cheung began Saturday in the lead group after opening with a 14-under total, then finished round three at 12-under and tied fifth.
- The four players sharing the lead on 14-under are Anirban Lahiri, Caleb Surratt, John Catlin and Thomas Pieters.
- Cheung said playing alongside LIV Golf-experienced opponents brought both pressure and motivation, and he felt he could compete with them.
- He said a birdie at the 17th helped salvage a difficult day, and he planned extra practice and a good meal before Sunday.
- Among other Hong Kong players, Jason Hak Shun-yi rose to tied 23rd at 7-under, while Taichi Kho and Lam Yat-hei were tied 51st at 4-under.
Why It Matters
Cheung remains within immediate striking distance entering the final round, keeping alive the chance of a home breakthrough in one of Hong Kong's biggest golf events. The strong local presence through three rounds, with five Hong Kong players making the weekend, also gives home fans multiple storylines on Sunday at Fanling