When McIlroy invited Li to play with him and they were joined by Brad Faxon, McIlroy’s putting coach, Haotong had no clue Faxon was also an eight-time PGA Tour winner (and the 1993 Australian Open champion).
Former NBA player Yi Jianlian is swapping the hardwood for the fairways, teeing it up at the DP World Tour’s Hainan Classic in a 36-hole team event at Mission Hills.
Haotong Li was touted as a global star in the early part of his career, but rode a rollercoaster career throughout his 20s. Victory overnight in Qatar was the 29-year-old Chinese pro’s first in three years.
As if the leaderboard through 36 holes wasn’t good enough, Dustin Johnson decided he wanted to take control of the tournament, setting up what could be DJ vs Brooks Koepka duel.
Out of nowhere, Haotong Li became the first Chinese man to lead at the end of a round in a men’s Major championship, while Jason Day shares second place.
The 2019 Presidents Cup exceeded expectations, delivering an action-packed week that kept golf fans Ryder Cup-level captivated. Here are 18 parting thoughts.