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Rory McIlroy

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4 May 1989

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Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin walks up to the 18th green on the final day of the Link Hong Kong Open. Photo: Eugene Lee

Asian Tour

Tom McKibbin rips up record books as he romps to Link Hong Kong Open victory

Northern Irishman sets new mark for lowest total and matches biggest winning margin in wire-to-wire triumph.

2 Nov 2025 - 9:32PM

Hong Kong sports

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17 Oct 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Asian Tour

US Masters champion Rory McIlroy mania inspiring Macau Open home charge

20 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM

LIV Golf

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

9 Mar 2024 - 6:42PM

Abraham Ancer putts during the second round of LIV Golf Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

PGA Tour

Riviera triumph makes Matsuyama Asia’s most successful golfer on PGA Tour

Hideki Matsuyama overhauls field with nine-under-par final round to claim Genesis Invitational, sealing his ninth win on US circuit.

19 Feb 2024 - 10:42AM

LIV Golf

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

LIV Golf League season begins in Mexico this week, with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton part of new Legion XIII team.

31 Jan 2024 - 2:30PM

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong urged to emulate Ireland’s sporting culture, not expect to buy medals

The city needs the kind of sporting tradition that has fuelled Irish success despite a small population, new Sports Institute CEO Tony Choi argues, warning public cash alone won’t guarantee Olympic glory.

13 Jan 2024 - 11:37AM

Hong Kong’s medallists are celebrated after the Asian Games last year. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Saudi Pro League

A year on, Saudis show no signs of slowing when it comes to investing in sport

As 2024 approaches, the conversation has moved from concerns over sportswashing to how much influence desert kingdom’s money will eventually buy.

27 Dec 2023 - 1:30PM

Millionaires and billionaires

7 of the richest pro golfers in the world: net worths, ranked

From their golf winnings to their off-field ventures and endorsements, these 7 male golfers have raked in fortunes ranging from US$120 million to US$1 billion

12 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

Millionaires and billionaires

How NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes makes and spends his millions

Mahomes might be the NFL’s most successful player, with a historic US$450 million Kansas City Chiefs deal, endorsements with Adidas and Oakley, and sports teams and F&B investments

13 Nov 2023 - 8:00PM

NFL star Patrick Mahome, his wife Brittany and their kids Sterling Skye and Patrick “Bronze” just starred in a Skims campaign that quickly went viral online. Photo: @skims/Instagram

Aramco Team Series

Typhoon Koinu wrecks Hong Kong tennis, racing – but Aramco golf ends in play-off

Hong Kong Tennis Open, football and Sha Tin horse racing all affected – but despite the storm ruling out a closing round at the Aramco Team Series golf, a deciding play-off produces drama.

8 Oct 2023 - 8:07PM

Janet Lin smiles through the rain as she sinks her winning birdie putt. Photo: Aramco Team Series

Style Edit

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

25 Sep 2023 - 10:00AM

The Open Championship

Asian star Tom Kim follows in Seve’s footsteps as Harman lands major prize

Overcoming an ankle injury, South Korean Tom Kim makes history as the youngest Open Championship runner-up in nearly five decades. American Brian Harman cruises to 6-shot victory.

24 Jul 2023 - 4:51PM

The Open Championship

Brian Harman in league of his own, takes 5-shot lead into Open weekend

American a six-under-par 65 to move to 10 under for the tournament and well clear of England’s Tommy Fleetwood.

22 Jul 2023 - 9:06AM

The Open Championship

McIlroy’s bunker magic salvages Open round as Hong Kong’s Kho has tough day

Rory McIlroy battles way around Royal Liverpool Golf Club to even par 71 on opening day, but Taichi Kho struggles in his Open debut, with a quintuple bogey on 18 the worst of a difficult round.

21 Jul 2023 - 10:12AM

Rory McIlroy plays out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the first round at Royal Liverpool. Photo: Reuters

LIV Golf

Ousting Norman, giving McIlroy, Woods LIV teams, part of PGA Tour talks

Documents released as part of US Senate investigation shed light on discussions surrounding merger talks between golf’s rival factions

12 Jul 2023 - 5:09PM

Asian Tour

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

19 Jun 2023 - 3:00PM

PGA Tour

Wyndham Clark holds nerve and holds off McIlroy to win US Open

American Wyndham Clark finishes at 10-under, one shot ahead of Rory McIlroy at Los Angeles Country Club

19 Jun 2023 - 11:00AM

Wyndham Clark celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Photo: AP

PGA Tour

‘Hypocrite’ PGA chief Monahan defends secrecy behind shock LIV merger

PGA Tour’s Jay Monahan says he accepts he will be branded ‘a hypocrite’ for changing his stance, as families of victims of September 11 attacks call him ‘just another paid Saudi shill’.

7 Jun 2023 - 10:30AM

PGA Tour

Koepka takes US PGA Championship to give LIV Golf a landmark win – and is booed

‘I hear it all,’ Brooks Koepka says after being booed at the 18th amid ongoing acrimony between PGA and Saudi-bankrolled LIV. ‘I just don’t care.’

22 May 2023 - 10:46AM

LIV Golf

Ryder Cup heroes Westwood, Garcia and Poulter quit European tour over LIV stance

Move comes in response to hefty fines the European tour boss Keith Pelley imposed for playing on the new circuit.

4 May 2023 - 10:13AM

LIV Golf

Smith says he’s already planning defence of Open Championship title

Australian believes he is close to being tournament ready ahead of last major of the year at Royal Liverpool.

23 Apr 2023 - 4:57PM

Cameron Smith lines up a putt during the LIV Golf Adelaide tournament at the Grange Golf Club. Photo: EPA-EFE

The Masters

Koepka leads Masters by three as trees fall and Round 2 is suspended

On a day when Brooks Koepka was running away from the field, patrons at the Masters found themselves scurrying from three towering trees crashing to the ground.

8 Apr 2023 - 9:39AM

The Masters

Hovland, Rahm and Koepka share lead at Masters, but Woods struggles

Trio shoot matching 7-under 65s, finishing day 2-shots clear of Cameron Young and Jason Day. Tiger Woods could be fighting to avoid cut after 2-over 74.

7 Apr 2023 - 10:02AM

PGA Tour

McIlroy’s monster drive sets up clutch victory at WGC Match Play

World No 3 downs stubborn Denny McCarthy 2-up after driving 18th green, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler, and Jon Rahm, also take narrow wins.

24 Mar 2023 - 11:30AM

Rory McIlroy follows his shot from the 13th tee during the second day of the World Golf Championships Match Play. Photo: AFP

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods sorry for tampon ‘prank’ on return to action

Woods could be seen handing the product to Justin Thomas as they walked off the ninth tee in the first round at Riviera.

18 Feb 2023 - 11:01AM

Tiger Woods hands Justin Thomas a tampon as they walk off the ninth tee during the first round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Photo: AFP

Asian Tour

Asian Tour boss shocked by world ranking points given to PGA pro-am event

Winner of this week’s PGA Tour event, which includes host of celebrities and athletes, will get 10 more Official Golf World Ranking points than player who comes out on top at PIF Saudi International.

4 Feb 2023 - 5:00PM

Asian Tour

Cameron Smith to head strongest Asian Tour field, Cheung gets late Saudi invite

PIF Saudi International season opener at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club has 12 major winners in field.

31 Jan 2023 - 2:42PM

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Rory McIlroy

Tom McKibbin rips up record books as he romps to Link Hong Kong Open victory

Northern Irishman sets new mark for lowest total and matches biggest winning margin in wire-to-wire triumph.

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US Masters champion Rory McIlroy mania inspiring Macau Open home charge

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

Riviera triumph makes Matsuyama Asia’s most successful golfer on PGA Tour

Hideki Matsuyama overhauls field with nine-under-par final round to claim Genesis Invitational, sealing his ninth win on US circuit.

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

LIV Golf League season begins in Mexico this week, with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton part of new Legion XIII team.

Hong Kong urged to emulate Ireland’s sporting culture, not expect to buy medals

The city needs the kind of sporting tradition that has fuelled Irish success despite a small population, new Sports Institute CEO Tony Choi argues, warning public cash alone won’t guarantee Olympic glory.

A year on, Saudis show no signs of slowing when it comes to investing in sport

As 2024 approaches, the conversation has moved from concerns over sportswashing to how much influence desert kingdom’s money will eventually buy.

7 of the richest pro golfers in the world: net worths, ranked

From their golf winnings to their off-field ventures and endorsements, these 7 male golfers have raked in fortunes ranging from US$120 million to US$1 billion

How NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes makes and spends his millions

Mahomes might be the NFL’s most successful player, with a historic US$450 million Kansas City Chiefs deal, endorsements with Adidas and Oakley, and sports teams and F&B investments

Typhoon Koinu wrecks Hong Kong tennis, racing – but Aramco golf ends in play-off

Hong Kong Tennis Open, football and Sha Tin horse racing all affected – but despite the storm ruling out a closing round at the Aramco Team Series golf, a deciding play-off produces drama.

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

Asian star Tom Kim follows in Seve’s footsteps as Harman lands major prize

Overcoming an ankle injury, South Korean Tom Kim makes history as the youngest Open Championship runner-up in nearly five decades. American Brian Harman cruises to 6-shot victory.

Brian Harman in league of his own, takes 5-shot lead into Open weekend

American a six-under-par 65 to move to 10 under for the tournament and well clear of England’s Tommy Fleetwood.

McIlroy’s bunker magic salvages Open round as Hong Kong’s Kho has tough day

Rory McIlroy battles way around Royal Liverpool Golf Club to even par 71 on opening day, but Taichi Kho struggles in his Open debut, with a quintuple bogey on 18 the worst of a difficult round.

Ousting Norman, giving McIlroy, Woods LIV teams, part of PGA Tour talks

Documents released as part of US Senate investigation shed light on discussions surrounding merger talks between golf’s rival factions

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

Wyndham Clark holds nerve and holds off McIlroy to win US Open

American Wyndham Clark finishes at 10-under, one shot ahead of Rory McIlroy at Los Angeles Country Club

‘Hypocrite’ PGA chief Monahan defends secrecy behind shock LIV merger

PGA Tour’s Jay Monahan says he accepts he will be branded ‘a hypocrite’ for changing his stance, as families of victims of September 11 attacks call him ‘just another paid Saudi shill’.

Koepka takes US PGA Championship to give LIV Golf a landmark win – and is booed

‘I hear it all,’ Brooks Koepka says after being booed at the 18th amid ongoing acrimony between PGA and Saudi-bankrolled LIV. ‘I just don’t care.’

Ryder Cup heroes Westwood, Garcia and Poulter quit European tour over LIV stance

Move comes in response to hefty fines the European tour boss Keith Pelley imposed for playing on the new circuit.

Smith says he’s already planning defence of Open Championship title

Australian believes he is close to being tournament ready ahead of last major of the year at Royal Liverpool.

Koepka leads Masters by three as trees fall and Round 2 is suspended

On a day when Brooks Koepka was running away from the field, patrons at the Masters found themselves scurrying from three towering trees crashing to the ground.

Hovland, Rahm and Koepka share lead at Masters, but Woods struggles

Trio shoot matching 7-under 65s, finishing day 2-shots clear of Cameron Young and Jason Day. Tiger Woods could be fighting to avoid cut after 2-over 74.

McIlroy’s monster drive sets up clutch victory at WGC Match Play

World No 3 downs stubborn Denny McCarthy 2-up after driving 18th green, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler, and Jon Rahm, also take narrow wins.

Tiger Woods sorry for tampon ‘prank’ on return to action

Woods could be seen handing the product to Justin Thomas as they walked off the ninth tee in the first round at Riviera.

Asian Tour boss shocked by world ranking points given to PGA pro-am event

Winner of this week’s PGA Tour event, which includes host of celebrities and athletes, will get 10 more Official Golf World Ranking points than player who comes out on top at PIF Saudi International.

Cameron Smith to head strongest Asian Tour field, Cheung gets late Saudi invite

PIF Saudi International season opener at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club has 12 major winners in field.

Opinion | Hong Kong can showcase true sportsmanship at National Games