Soggy Victory

Aaron Rai of England led from the start to secure his maiden European Tour win at the Hong Kong Golf Club to become the 60th Champion of the HONMA Hong Kong Open. The 23-year-old from Wolverhampton felt right at home in the pouring rain as he held off fellow Englishman Matthew Fitzpatrick to secure a one-shot victory

Sergio Garcia signs a golf ball for a delightful fan

Masters champion Patrick Reed closed with a one-under 69 to finish on 278 and joint 35th place. The American produced six birdies in his final seven holes on Friday to get to level par and avoided missing the cut.

During the post tournament press conference, the newly crowned champion was asked how he would feel if he were to return to Hong Kong in 10 years and find that the Hong Kong Golf Club course had been turned into buildings, “You know, it would be a real shame if that was to happen.

Thai legend Thongchai Jaidee

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