Comebacks are always riveting because the revival of a forgotten man always makes a compelling human story. As Calvin Koh writes, we cheer them because we can all identify with the feeling of loss and subsequently celebrate the triumph of the human spirit
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Written by Calvin Koh
Photography by Asian Tour
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When did you start playing - and where?
I was brought up in Gullane in Scotland, which is home to many great courses, including Gullane Golf Club and Muirfield is very close by, so golf was very...
When did you start playing - and where?
I started playing at the age of eight, here in Hong Kong.
How often do you play?
I generally play once a week and try to practise once midweek...
How special was it for you to win your national Open?
I’ve always really liked the Volvo China Open. It means a lot to me. I can’t even explain how much, especially because I won the Volvo...
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Dou, who played the...
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When did you start playing - and where?
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