McIlroy finishes second at Korea Open
World number six golfer surges late as Kang claims controversial title.
McIlroy failed to end his 2013 winless drought here, as he kicked off his late-season Asian swing, but said he was happy with how he played. PHOTO: AFP
SEOUL:
Former world number one Rory McIlroy made a belated charge to finish tied second at the Kolon Korean Open yesterday.
McIlroy shot a four-under 67 at the OneAsia event, held on the par-71 Woo Jeong Hills Country Club.
He put together his best round of the tournament with four birdies, one eagle and one bogey. The Northern Irish star ended in second place with four others at three-under 281, one stroke behind the champion Kang Sung-Hoon of South Korea.
McIlroy failed to end his 2013 winless drought here, as he kicked off his late-season Asian swing, but said he was happy with how he played.
“I only missed two greens and had so many chances,” said McIlroy. “I hit the ball really well off the tee and my iron play was very solid as well. I feel like my game is in good shape going into the next few weeks, and that’s a good thing.”
Published in The Express Tribune, October 21st, 2013.
Former world number one Rory McIlroy made a belated charge to finish tied second at the Kolon Korean Open yesterday.
McIlroy shot a four-under 67 at the OneAsia event, held on the par-71 Woo Jeong Hills Country Club.
He put together his best round of the tournament with four birdies, one eagle and one bogey. The Northern Irish star ended in second place with four others at three-under 281, one stroke behind the champion Kang Sung-Hoon of South Korea.
McIlroy failed to end his 2013 winless drought here, as he kicked off his late-season Asian swing, but said he was happy with how he played.
“I only missed two greens and had so many chances,” said McIlroy. “I hit the ball really well off the tee and my iron play was very solid as well. I feel like my game is in good shape going into the next few weeks, and that’s a good thing.”
Published in The Express Tribune, October 21st, 2013.