Cameron Smith and Phachara Khongwatmai Lead Hong Kong Open

Tournament Resumes After Four-Year Hiatus Due to Pandemic; Twelve Players Within Five Shots of Lead

Cameron Smith and Phachara Khongwatmai are tied for the lead at the Hong Kong Open, both standing at 16-under par after Smith carded a five-under-par 65 and Khongwatmai shot a 66.
Despite struggling with his driver, Smith managed to stay on top with only one bogey in his round, demonstrating his ability to grind out a good score even on a challenging day.
The tournament is highly competitive, with just four shots separating the top eight players, and twelve players within five shots of the lead, promising an exciting final round.
The Hong Kong Open is being played for the first time in four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the winner will join a prestigious list that includes Rory McIlroy, Greg Norman, and Justin Rose.
The conditions at the Hong Kong Golf Club were overcast and breezy, but Smith and Khongwatmai managed to maintain their lead, with Smith making a significant 30-foot putt at the 15th hole.