Li Triumphs Over Major Champions

Chinese golfer Li Hao-tong delighted his home crowds and collected one of the biggest cheques of his career by holding off a host of Major champions to win the 2016 Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am on the tropical island of Hainan

World Golf Hall of Famer Mark O'meara

Americans Mark O’Meara, Paula Creamer and overnight leader Rich Beem, all Major winners, were a further point back in a tie for third.

O’Meara described his admiration for fellow Golf Hall of Famer Gary Player. “Gary and I were sharing stories on Mr [Ben] Hogan.  I told him how much I appreciate what Gary Player has meant to me in my life and to the game,” said O’Meara of the nine-time Major winner.

Gary Player in action

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