Golf: McIlroy vows no let-up in Hong Kong
Rory McIlroy begins the defence of his UBS Hong Kong Open crown today.
HONG KONG:
Rory McIlroy begins the defence of his UBS Hong Kong Open crown today fresh from topping the European money list, vowing there will be no let-up as he seeks to end his season with a flourish. “Hong Kong has always been a place I’ve enjoyed coming to,” said the world number one. “It’s always a great atmosphere and I really enjoy it. I can’t wait to tee up as the defending champion this week.” No player has retained the Hong Kong Open title since Taiwan’s Hsieh Yung-yo in 1964. “I’ve come close a couple of times and last year I was lucky enough to finally get my first win here. I want to finish the year off strongly. It would be great to defend here and have a big conclusion in Dubai next week also.”
Published in The Express Tribune, November 15th, 2012.
Rory McIlroy begins the defence of his UBS Hong Kong Open crown today fresh from topping the European money list, vowing there will be no let-up as he seeks to end his season with a flourish. “Hong Kong has always been a place I’ve enjoyed coming to,” said the world number one. “It’s always a great atmosphere and I really enjoy it. I can’t wait to tee up as the defending champion this week.” No player has retained the Hong Kong Open title since Taiwan’s Hsieh Yung-yo in 1964. “I’ve come close a couple of times and last year I was lucky enough to finally get my first win here. I want to finish the year off strongly. It would be great to defend here and have a big conclusion in Dubai next week also.”
Published in The Express Tribune, November 15th, 2012.