Tom McKibbin clinched the Link Hong Kong Open with a final-round 63, earning spots at the 2026 Open and the Masters.
22-year-old Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin claimed victory at the prestigious Link Hong Kong Open, part of the Asian Tour, held in Fanling, China. With this win, McKibbin secured his place at the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in 2026 and also earned a coveted invitation to the Masters Tournament in Augusta. Both events are among golf’s four major championships, offering global prestige and significant prize money.
McKibbin started his final round with a birdie on the first hole and added seven more birdies throughout the day. His only blemish came on the 18th hole, where he carded a bogey. He finished with an impressive 63, building on his consistent performance throughout the tournament, which included a course-record 60 on the opening day. McKibbin ended the event at 27-under par.
Asian Tour: Uihlein falls short in final round
American Peter Uihlein, who was close behind McKibbin going into the final day, couldn’t keep pace. Despite a solid front nine with three birdies and no mistakes, a disastrous eight on the par-4 14th hole derailed his round. He finished with a 68, placing second, seven shots behind McKibbin.
Oosthuizen and others share third place
Tomoyo Ikemura, Louis Oosthuizen, and American M.J. Maguire shared third place. Maguire had surged up the leaderboard with a 61 on Saturday but could only manage an even-par round on Sunday, with three birdies and three bogeys.